In Memoriam

Edward A. "Ed" Erekson

 

Services for EDWARD A. "ED" EREKSON, 67, of Kilgore, Texas were held Monday, June 1, 2009 at Ten o'clock in the morning at the First Baptist Church in Kilgore with the Reverends Eddie Hilburn and David Hampton officiating.

 Mr. Erekson was born June 20, 1941, in Texarkana, Texas, son of the late Owen and Lillie Erekson. He earned a full scholarship to Yale, attended Southwestern University, and would later complete his education at the University of Houston.

Mr. Erekson worked as a data processing manager and specialized in the banking industry.

He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Kilgore where he belonged to the Brantley Sunday School Class.

Mr. Erekson enjoyed writing poetry, solving crossword puzzles, sketching/painting as well as gardening. He loved spending time with family and friends especially his grandchildren.

Ed will be remembered by family and friends for his unique sense of humor. He is survived by his two daughters and son-in-law Christine and Mike Langford of Kilgore and Catherine Erekson of Keller; two brothers Charles Erekson of Los Gatos, CA and Homer Erekson of Ft. Worth; four grandchildren Miles Jennings of Saginaw, Brian Langford, Jonathan Langford and Megan Langford all of Kilgore; two cousins Linda Shult of Madison, Wisconsin and Eleanor Shult of Orange; niece Amy Varga of Rust Linn, Oregon; a nephew Andrew Erekson of New York City as well as many loving friends.

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