Eric Lee Reddish, 24

MILFORD - Eric Lee Reddish of Milford died Monday, April 2, 2007. He was 24.

He was born on May 22, 1982, in Salisbury, Md.

Eric was a graduate of Caesar Rodney High School, class of 2000.

He participated in Academic Bowl, Delaware State Science Olympiad and received a National Merit Letter of Commendation.

Eric was an avid reader and enjoyed history, science and liked listening to music and being on the computer.

He was a gentle soul who was loved dearly and will be missed.

Eric was preceded in death by his grandmother, Louise Catherine Reddish; paternal grandfather, Clifford Lee Reddish Sr.; maternal grandfather, Alfred M. Griner; and two aunts Linda Louise Reddish and Robin Lynn Reddish.

He is survived by his father, Gary Reddish of Camden; his mother, Donna Griner (Reddish) of Milford; a brother, Mark Andrew Reddish of Camden; grandparents, Loretta and Ted Hoffman of Salisbury, Md.; aunts and uncles, Patricia L. and Allen Sklar of Bishopville, Md.; Laura and James Harris of Delmar, Md., Brian and Beth Griner of Laurel, Alfred M. Griner Jr. of Delmar, Clifford Lee Reddish Jr. of Millsboro; cousins, Stacy Sklar, Brian Griner Jr., Jennifer Griner, Paul Griner, John Griner, Katie Reddish, Dennis Reddish and many relatives in New Jersey.

A memorial service will be noon Saturday in Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, where friends may call one hour prior to services.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Eric"s memory to the S.P.C.A. 32 Shelter Circle, Camden, DE 19934.

Letters of condolences may be sent via www.pippinfuneralhome.com.