Eric James Spaugh Sr.'s Obituary
Paris - Eric James Spaugh, Sr., 56, of Paris, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Spectrum Health Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids.
He was born April 14, 1965, in Wayland, the son of Richard and Mary (Herring) Spaugh. As a child, Eric's family moved to Paris, where he has lived since.
For many years, Eric has worked for the Mecosta County Park Commission as a Ranger at Brower's Park in Stanwood. In his spare time, he loved to hunt and fish, but most important to Eric was family time.
On May 12, 1984, he married Barbra Sundquist, who survives. Also surviving are their children, Eric, Jr. (Suzanne) Spaugh of Reed City, Ashly Spaugh of Lake, and Riley Spaugh of Paris; 2 grandsons, Ira and Westley; his sister Cindy Spaugh of Hersey; 3 brothers, Robert Spaugh of Paris, Richard (Terri) Spaugh, II of Chippewa Lake, and Duane (Wilma) Kutchinski of Grant Center; and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids with Pastor Sharon Holmes officiating. Eric's family will greet friends beginning at 12 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to fund a memorial in Eric's name at Brower's Park. Share a memory or express condolences at www.mohnkefuneralhome.com.
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