Obituary
Eric Shawn Gardner, age 43, died on December 3, 2021 in Port Orange, FL.
Eric is survived by his mother, Sherri, his father, Bart, his sisters, Anna, Jennifer, and Laura, his brother Christopher. Also his nephews, Jacob, Mason, Miles, Gaius, Cicero, Quintius, and Maddix. His nieces, Audrey, Dharma, Artemis, Persephone, and Miriya. Also, his beloved dog, The Boss.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, and his beloved great aunt Jean.
Eric was born on August 3, 1978 in Salem, IN. He graduated from Atlantic High School, where he also worked for more than 25 years.
Eric was a great family man and loving son, brother, and uncle. He was private man who never complained and always put others first. He enjoyed the lottery, and spending time with his family. Eric will be remembered as a beautiful kind soul.
A celebration of life is planned for a later date.
Dear Brother...Today marks 9 months since you left us. As I've said before not a day goes by that losing you gets easier and it never will. So much has changed that I know would hurt you. It hurts me not having you here to protect me. The things that are going on are wrong. I thought I'd have you forever to take care of me, protect me, make sure nothing happened to me, to keep me safe. Idk Eric without you I have absolutely no one. You were everything and everyone to me. I'll never forget the day you cried cuz you didn't want to lose me but now I'm stuck having to live with the day I lost YOU. Watch over me please. Please keep me safe as I go through the rest of this life of mine alone. I love & miss you so much Eric. I wish you knew how much i still need you. I love you.