Doyle Ernest Erickson, Sr., 84, of Beaumont died September 19, 2004 at his residence. A lifelong resident of Beaumont, Doyle was a retired boilermaker with Mobil Oil. He served in the United States Army during World War II, obtaining the rank of Sergeant.
Survivors include his sons, Ernie Erickson and his wife Kathryn of Sour Lake, Dale Erickson and his wife Donna of Pinewood, and David Erickson and his wife Donna of Silsbee; daughters, Kristie England and her husband Darrell of Nederland and Barbara Willis and her husband Jim of Cypress; brothers, Walter Erickson of Beaumont, Daniel Erickson of Port Bolivar, and Charles Erickson of The Colony; sister, Margaret Bean of Beaumont; grandchildren, Amy Perkins and her husband Justin, Kyle Erickson and his wife Angela, Kimberly Erickson, Candice Erickson, Tim Erickson, Lindsey Erickson, Hillary Erickson, April Zimmerman and her husband Casey, Blake Erickson, and Meagan Willis; two great grandchildren, Jordan Zimmerman and Ryan Zimmerman; and cousin, Kenneth Alexander of Vidor.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at St. John Lutheran Church followed by burial in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 N Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be Tuesday evening, September 21, 2004 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, 2955 S. Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77707.
