By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Saturday, September 12, 2020

    1:00 pm to 4:30 pm

    Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL

  • Service

    Saturday, September 12, 2020

    4:30 PM

    Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL

  • Full Obituary

    Eric S. Woolen, 43, of Pocahontas, IL, died Monday, August 24, 2020 in Greenville, IL.

    Eric was born August 12, 1977, to Steven and Lee Ann (nee Briley) Woolen Sr., at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Granite City, IL.

    Eric had a big heart and would help anybody that needed or asked for help.  He loved to ride, and enjoyed camping, fishing and travelling.

    He was preceded in death by his mother, Lee Ann Woolen.

    Eric is survived by his father, Steven (significant other, Carol LaVart) Woolen Sr., Pocahontas, IL; brothers, Steven (Stacy) Woolen Jr., Martinsville, IN, Donald (Amber) Woolen, Granite City, IL; nephews, Dylan, Justin, Jesse, and Ryan Woolen; great-nephew, Jaxston.

    Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Kidney Foundation

    Due to COVID-19 masks are mandatory in the Funeral Home and we ask that you please social distance.

    Visitation: Saturday, September 12, 2020, from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm, at Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL.

    Funeral Service:  Saturday, September 12, 2020, 4:30 pm, Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL.

    Interment: Robinson Cemetery, Pocahontas, IL.

    Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL.

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2 Condolences
 
  1. Teresa Orasco / August 31, 2020 at 12:36 pm

    Such a sweet soul. I’ve known Eric and his family almost all my life. My thoughts, prayers and my love goes out to his whole family. R.I.P. my friend

  2. Robert Whalen / September 10, 2020 at 6:44 am

    I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family.

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