Eric Lee Veach's Obituary
Eric Lee Veach, age 53, of Martinsville, IL passed away peacefully on Monday morning, December 5, 2022 at home with his family by his side. He was born August 1, 1969 in Terre Haute, IN the son of Ernest Lee Veach and Barbara Lea Van Houten Veach.
Survivors include his children, Erica D. Veach of Marshall, IL; David James "DJ" Veach of Martinsville, IL; Chloe M. Veach of Marshall, IL; mother, Barbara Veach Clement (Fred) of Martinsville, IL; brothers, David M. Veach (Janet) of Westfield, IL and Jeffrey W. Veach of Martinsville, IL; sister in law, Marie Meiring of Martinsville, IL; grandchildren, Novaleigh Veach, Jayseigh Veach and Jaxtyn Goodman and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Veach and brother, James Stewart Veach.
Eric was a 1987 graduate of Martinsville High School. He was employed as an auto detailer in the Charleston and Mattoon IL area and had previously worked at Christianson Hog Farm in Kansas, IL and Sweitzer Hog Farm in Marshall, IL. Eric was a member of First Baptist Church of Martinsville and was an avid fisherman, coon hunter and mushroom hunter.
Graveside inurnment will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Bluegrass Cemetery, rural Martinsville, IL with Pastor Art Orndorff officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the family, Barbara Veach c/o Greenwell Funeral Home, PO Box 175, Casey, IL 62420 or American Lung Association.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Greenwell Funeral Home of Martinsville, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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