Burton Charles “Chuck” Erickson, retired teacher, loving husband, beloved father, and cherished grandpa, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Calvert City Nursing and Rehab at the age of 88.
Chuck was born on April 5, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan. He was a Veteran who served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Army Reserve. He completed a B.A. at the University of Michigan, an M.A.T from Oakland University, and an Ed. Sp. from Western Kentucky University. He relocated his family to teach in Owensboro, Kentucky for 24 years and retired in Benton, Kentucky. He then worked at Edward Jones for fifteen years as a branch office administrator and retired at the age of 80.
His family ancestry is tied to Sweden, which fueled his interest in all things Swedish, including celebrating Christmas the Swedish way. He took classes to learn the language, visited Sweden several times, and took on a Swedish exchange student. He traced his family lineage back to the year 1755 in Sweden.
He will be missed by his wife of 34 years, Janice Bennett Erickson. They enjoyed years of retirement together by traveling, spending time with their children and grandchildren, and enjoying quiet moments at home as they grew older. He is also survived by six children, Carl Erickson (Mary), Wendy Mader (Scott), Myron Erickson (Michelle), Pam Riley (Allen), Tamie Hodges (David), and Greg Marret (Bonnie). He was also loved for his stories, hugs, and affection by 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Caryl Rice Erickson; his parents, Burton Charles Erickson, Sr. and Edna “Sammy” Sambrook Erickson; two brothers, Arthur “Art” Sambrook Erickson and William “Bill” Erickson; and one granddaughter inlaw, Stacy Hodges.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to First Baptist Church, 910 Main Street, Benton, KY 42025.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Life Celebration Center of Filbeck-Cann, 1003 Poplar Street, Benton, KY 42025.
A memorial service will be at 12:00 PM on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Life Celebration Center of Filbeck-Cann with Bro. Mark Doom officiating.
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