Eric Polson was born on February 5, 1973 in Odessa, Texas. He died on January 6, 2016 here in Odessa Texas, For all of his 42 years the most endearing thing about him was his humor. He was really, really funny. He left the precious gift of laughter on the hearts of everyone who loved him.
Eric graduated from Permian Basin High School and attended Odessa College and St Edward’s University. He worked at several jobs over the course of his short life but the one he loved the most was at Angel Heart in Austin where he worked as a care giver for children of all ages. He had a very special connection to children. Eric was a caregiver at heart, working with children in crisis and most recently with special needs adults. His gentle spirit and calm manner allowed him to defuse conflict and calm aggression.
Eric loved making music on his guitar. He also loved fishing. He was a big Dallas Cowboys fan, win or lose.
Eric is survived by his wife Tina Polson and son Orren, parents Ken and Suzy Polson, sister Becky and her husband Tom Elder, Nieces Katie Hunnicutt, Danielle Smith, and Jourdain Hunt, Nephews Nathan Horrell, Zack Smith, Zayne Smith, and Justice Brumley, as well as very special aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He will be deeply missed.
At Eric’s request there will be no funeral. We invite friends and family to join us at his parent’s home located at 2533 Bainbridge Dr. Odessa, Texas 79762 from 1pm to 6pm Sunday the 10th of January 2016, to share memories and celebrate his life.
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