GREENSBORO, Md. - Eric William Blades died on Jan. 1, 2012. He was born on Jan. 9, 1981, in Easton, Md., born to his father Keith Eugene Blades. Mr. Blades graduated from James M. Coughlin High School, Class of 1999, he was a computer technician. He enjoyed Scouts, bowling, video games, playing the guitar and piano. He is survived by his father, Keith Eugene Blades of Beach Haven, Pa.; daughter, Nicole Era Blades; son, Tristan Alexander Blades; grandparents, Jackie and Charlotte Blades of Cordova, Md.; and aunt, uncle and cousin, Juanita, William and Kimberly Taylor of Henderson, Md. A funeral service will be 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, at Fleegle & Helfenbein Funeral Home, 106 W. Sunset Ave., Greensboro. Family and friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the funeral. Condolences to the family may be made at www.fleegleandhelfenbein.com.