On January 15, 2020, Eric made his graceful transition into the everlasting afterlife. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Josephine; his daughter, Lisa; two sons, Eric and Paul (Andi); his “favorite” grandson, Michael; and two granddaughters, Michelle and Dylana; his brother, William Jones (Swanee); his godson, Kenneth Brewer; a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives, colleagues and lifelong friends.