Kent Taylor Erickson Sr.
Sep 20, 1946 - Jul 2, 2024September 20, 1946 - July 2, 2024
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Kent Taylor Erickson Sr.
Sep 20, 1946 - Jul 2, 2024September 20, 1946 - July 2, 2024
Place of birth
Raleigh, NC
Most recently lived in
Waldorf, MD
Kent's favorite hobbies
Kent loved to travel. He went on 26 cruises and visited several countries over the years. He loved his family very much and always looked forward to hearing from them and spending time with them. In his later years, he enjoyed chatting and meeting new people. Cooking was a passion and love language of Kent's. His family always looked forward to one of his famous meals (lasagna and crab balls).He had an infectious laugh that would light up a room. He was a comedian even if he didn't realize it most of the time.
Obituary
On Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024, Kent T. Erickson, Sr. passed away surrounded by his family.
A North Carolina native, Kent spent the majority of his life residing in Maryland. He graduated from High Point High School in 1964 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1966. He served as a Marine in the Vietnam War from 1966 through late 1967. Over the next few years, Kent was employed by Merkel Press printing company while also helping with deliveries for his parent's pizza shop and also working at their motel. It was in 1973 when Kent met the love of his life, Linda Crawford. They married in 1975 and later started their family. Early in their marriage, Kent began working for The Washington Post where he served 25 years and retired in 2003.
Kent was preceded in death by his wife, Linda D. Erickson, parents, Kenneth W. and Margie L. Erickson, his brother Keith W. Erickson, and his sister Kendra L. Pruitt. He is survived by his children, Kent T. Erickson Jr. (Jennifer), Kimberly L. Erickson (Paul), Granddaughter, Ava T. Erickson, brother-in-law, John T. Crawford Sr. (Tracey), and several nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors.
A memorial service will be held on September 25th, 2024 at 1pm, located at the chapel in Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to gather immediately following the service at the Marlboro Moose Lodge located in Upper Marlboro, MD.
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Born on September 20, 1946
Raleigh, NC
Passed away on July 2, 2024
Waldorf, MD