Obituary of Thomas Wayne Erickson

Thomas Wayne Erickson, 51, of Titusville, died unexpectedly on August 19, 2014 in Spartansburg. Tom was born in Hammond, Indiana on April 20, 1963 to the late Eric and Bettye Barger Erickson. He graduated from Titusville High School in 1981 and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. Tom’s true love was going fishing; he also enjoyed fixing computers, woodworking, and wood carving. Tom is survived by three brothers, Eric Erickson, Jr. and wife Rita of Erie, John Erickson and wife Jeannette of North Carolina, and Paul Erickson of West Hickory; two sisters, Sheila Ritchie and husband Bruce of Titusville, and Teresa Price and husband Bob of Hydetown; numerous nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Private services are being conducted by the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Spartansburg Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 233 Spartansburg, PA 16434, or to the American Diabetes Association 1701 North Beauregard Street Alexandria, VA 22311.