Suddenly at Tauranga Hospital on Saturday November 3^rd 2018, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Alwynne, and the late Heather. Loving father of Dianne, Stephen, Michelle, Lynnette, and Clifton; and stepfather of Raewyn, Lynette, and Christine; and 15 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. 'Absent from the body, present with the Lord.” 2 Cor. 5v8. A celebration of Eric's life will be held at Mount Bible Chapel, Bedford Place (off Monowai Street) Mt Maunganui on Friday November 9^th at 10am, followed by burial at Te Aroha Cemetery at 3pm. All welcome. Donations in lieu of flowers may be left at the service for the Bible Society.