Escanaba, MI
Eric S. Thompson, Jr. age 28, of Escanaba passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the UP Health System in Marquette.
Eric was born December 22, 1987 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the son of Eric S. and Jill (Maki) Thompson Sr. He graduated from Mid-Peninsula High School in 2007. Eric loved his kids and was an excellent and devoted father and was a wonderful son, grandson, brother, uncle and cousin. He will be loved and missed by many. Eric also enjoyed golfing, fishing, basketball, spending time with friends and was an avid Detroit sports fan.
Eric is survived by his children, Alia, Anthony, Adyn and Evyn; his parents; his sister, Brienna (Mic) Kolich of Escanaba; niece, Callie; his girlfriend and mother of Evyn, Miranda Vincent of Escanaba; grandmothers, Linda Maki of Rock and Rose Thompson of Paris, TN, grandparents, Mike and Virgie Kanerva of Rock; uncles, David and Doug Maki of Rock, Bobby (Terri) Thompson of Charleston, SC, Brad (Penny) Thompson of Grand Rapids, MI, Michael (Kelly) Kanerva of Rock, Jerry Kanerva of Brighton, MI, Tommy (Maureen) Thompson of Paris, TN and Kipper (Jess) Thompson of Tennessee; aunt, DeeDee Thompson of Carlton, MI; special cousins, Brandy, Melanie, Brittany, Brad and Samantha, numerous other cousins and the mother of Alia, Anthony and Adyn, Sarah Thompson.
He was preceded in death by his Grandpa Maki, Grandpa Thompson, Great Grandpa Mattila, Uncle Gary and Aunt Becky.
The family will receive friends on Friday, March 4 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Funeral services will follow at 4:00 PM with Varonica Madej officiating. A luncheon will follow the services at the Faith Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall in Rock. Eric will be laid to rest in the Rock Cemetery.
In honor of Eric’s love of Detroit sports, the Thompson family respectfully requests that family and friends were Detroit sports apparel.
Jen Pease - Escanaba, MI
I would like to offer my sincerest apologies to Eric’s family for the loss of such a good, young man. To Eric’s children ( my cousins) and their family, you are on our pray list.To Bri and Eric’s family I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve just lost my Mom and I know how incredibly hard this is. Just take comfort he is in Heaven with Jesus and loved ones to comfort him and now you have to comfort each other. I love you
Stephen Eagle - Esky, MI
I’ve only know Eric for about six years. He was always friendly and very kinds. I’m glad to have known him.
Lenita Scholer - Gladstone, MI
We are shocked and saddened to hear of Eric’s passing. He was such a vibrant guy. I will always remember his little smiling face in the Parsonage when Grandma brought him over on Fridays sometimes to do bulletins. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love and hugs.