“Dear Margaret I'm so very sorry to learn just today of your son Eric's passing! Lenora Sappington emailed me this info...couldn't believe I...Read More » ”
1 of 52 | Posted by: Janean Garner - Austin, TX

“The world is much more empty. I hadn't seen Eric in 15 or so years but I'll never forget his big heart and his genuine love of just about everything...Read More » ”
2 of 52 | Posted by: Matt Bevacqua - Austin, TX

“Margaret~ I loved reading about your Eric. I think I would have liked him a lot! I am so sorry you now have to learn how to live in this world...Read More » ”
3 of 52 | Posted by: Jan Rhinehart - Austin, TX

“To: Margaret, Mike and Sarah: We find ourselves speechless at the news about Eric. We have so many, many memories of Eric and Brad laughing and...Read More » ”
4 of 52 | Posted by: Myron & Lenora Sappington - TX

“Margaret, I was so sorry to hear about Eric. The memories came flooding back to me of that little blonde head running down the halls of Hyde Park...Read More » ”
5 of 52 | Posted by: Nancy Miller

“Margaret Janet and I are very sorry to hear of loss of you son, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Eric is now in a better place, waiting to...Read More » ”
6 of 52 | Posted by: Mark & Janet Williams - Kent, WA

“I was so saddened to hear about Eric. He and Trace were such good friends in elementary school. Eric was so smart in kindergarten!!! I remember...Read More » ”
7 of 52 | Posted by: Vicki Gilbert - Austin, TX

“Eric, I wish we had just one more evening together, drinking beers and listening to records and making fun of all the dumb things in the news. You...Read More » ”
8 of 52 | Posted by: Benjamin Howard - Austin, TX

“Margaret I pray that God will give you the strength that is needed to go forward after such a painful departing from your son. You are so deeply...Read More » ”
9 of 52 | Posted by: Edna Sokoll - Austin, TX - Friend

“I only had the grace of being around Eric a select number of times but in those few times, his Mass of Gratuity Litarly seemed to spill out at me, ...Read More » ”
10 of 52 | Posted by: Jacob Fish - Close Friend

“You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time, Margaret! ”
11 of 52 | Posted by: Brenda Floerke - Austin, TX

“Dear Margaret and family, Anyone nurtured by you Margaret was surely a wonderful person - we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. ”
12 of 52 | Posted by: Nadia Shanaa - Austin, TX

“Margaret, On behalf of the entire Burnet Middle School staff and student body, please accept our deepest, most sincere, of condolences. You and...Read More » ”
13 of 52 | Posted by: Cesar Martinez - Austin, TX

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Mike. ”
14 of 52 | Posted by: Leah Paulo & Max Westbrook

“Mike and Margaret, I was very sorry to hear about Eric. Please accept my sympathy and know that you are both in my thoughts and prayers. ”
15 of 52 | Posted by: Phyllis Meister - Austin, TX

“I am so very sorry to learn of Eric's passing. I babysat Eric and Sarah when I was in high school. What an exceptional young man Eric was. My...Read More » ”
16 of 52 | Posted by: Buffy Meister - austin, TX

“Mike and Margaret--We are so sorry for your loss. I'll always remember Margaret worrying about Eric and the umbrella when he had the lead in the...Read More » ”
17 of 52 | Posted by: Suzanne and Dave Kelley - Austin, TX

“My Dearest Friend- Eric M. Mckinney-Your heart, humor, intellect and most importantly your KIND soul will be forever missed.Your rays of sunshine...Read More » ”
18 of 52 | Posted by: Suzanne Manbeck

“I never new Eric, but felt almost as if I did. His grandmother, Grace, was our nanny, and actually more like another grandmother, to my children...Read More » ”
19 of 52 | Posted by: Cherie Jenkins

“Wow, Margaret. Danny came over this evening and told me about Eric. How could this possibly be? Seems like yesterday we were at Walnut Creek Pool...Read More » ”
20 of 52 | Posted by: Liz Journeay - Austin, TX

“Eric was a beautiful soul and will be missed dearly. He was my friend. My deepest condolences to his family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. ”
21 of 52 | Posted by: Junia Hill - Friend of Eric's

“Eric was 5 years older than me. Although my memories aren't as clear of the time we spent together as children I am constantly reminded of what a...Read More » ”
22 of 52 | Posted by: Joanna Fleming - St. Petersburg, FL

“This is a very sad time in the life of your family. Just know much love pours into your life now and many people are saddened by Erics passing. ”
23 of 52 | Posted by: Norma Struthers

“I'm sorry for your loss and for the loss to your family. Eric was a fine young man. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and may God bless you. ”
24 of 52 | Posted by: Catherine Uptain Carr

“Mike, I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine what it is like to lose a child. He certainly lead a blessed life, and I'm sure he's even more...Read More » ”
25 of 52 | Posted by: Tim McMullen - Austin, TX

“I only found out about my relationship to Eric recently, and I've been blessed to get to know his Father and Aunt. I regret that I never had an...Read More » ”
26 of 52 | Posted by: Steve Ringer - Dallas, TX

“Dear Sarah & Family, Praying for the peace and presence of Jesus to be with you at this time. Love, Gretchen ”
27 of 52 | Posted by: gretchen farris

“Eric was a lucky man, he inherited the best parts of his mother and I; intelligence, humor and heart. He fused those thing to create a unique...Read More » ”
28 of 52 | Posted by: Mike McKinney - Father

“My family and I send our condolences. I remember how extremely smart and talented you were with computers. So very impressive!I know you are in a...Read More » ”
29 of 52 | Posted by: Bonnie Newman Mottola - Boston, MA

“Dear Mike and All of Eric's Family, I can only imagine what a wonderful man Eric was and I am so sorry to hear this sad news. I will keep Eric and...Read More » ”
30 of 52 | Posted by: Mary Lou Serafine

“Dear Mike, I am so deeply sorry and saddened to hear of the loss of your son Eric. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and your family . ...Read More » ”
31 of 52 | Posted by: Gayle Johnson - friend of Mike

“I can imagine how wonderful a man Eric must have been, because I know his father and hearts don't come any bigger. Thinking of you Mike, Your...Read More » ”
32 of 52 | Posted by: Linda Redman - Friend of Father

“Mike, You are such a darling sweetheart & my heart goes out to you. Lots of love and warm wishes to you during such a heartbreaking time. Your friend...Read More » ”
33 of 52 | Posted by: Maggie Meyer - AUSTIN, TX

“Mike, please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved son. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. ”
34 of 52 | Posted by: Cindy Kaiser - Austin - Friend

“Although I never met him, I know you Maggie and I'm sure he was a fine young man. I am so very sorry for your loss. Know that our thoughts and...Read More » ”
35 of 52 | Posted by: Guillian Zoe - High Rolls, NM

“As one who did not know Eric, but knows very well his mother, I can say with great assurance, how much he was loved and suported all of his life,...Read More » ”
36 of 52 | Posted by: Linda Van Horne - Friend

“I offer my sincere condolences to the family. I met Eric when he was about two and thought at the time what a precious child he was. His unexpected...Read More » ”
37 of 52 | Posted by: suzanne kain rhoads - austin, TX

“Sorry to hear of Eric's passing at such a young age. I'm sure everyone that knows him will truly miss him. Sincerely, Paul ”
38 of 52 | Posted by: Paul Madsen - no relation

“It is good to hear about this wonderful young man through your words. This much I know is true: he lived surrounded by love. Lucky guy! Words...Read More » ”
39 of 52 | Posted by: Joni James - Austin, TX

“No words cannot ease your lose-only time and wonderful memories wil help you along your journey. Just know that he touched more people than you can...Read More » ”
40 of 52 | Posted by: Janet Young - Friend of a Friend

“So sorry to hear of your family's loss, Mike. ”
41 of 52 | Posted by: Sue Runyon

“Loss of a loved one is always difficult, but a child doubly so. My deepest sympathy for your loss. ”
42 of 52 | Posted by: Phil Ryals - Round Rock, TX

“It was so nice to learn about Eric is this wonderful tribute. It's easy to see why he left an indelible mark on those who were lucky enough to know...Read More » ”
43 of 52 | Posted by: Debbie Herrington - Austin, TX

“I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. ”
44 of 52 | Posted by: Susan Haney - Austin, TX

“Eric was 2 years younger than me but at a very early age it was clear Eric had an exceptional aptitude...he would read to me and was the one to show...Read More » ”
45 of 52 | Posted by: Brian Roulstone - Tampa, FL

“Strong and level headed to the end. Knew his limits and did not push or allow others to. Secert and to himself. You were a mystery to me. But...Read More » ”
46 of 52 | Posted by: Christie Bellamy - Step Sister

“I will always remember Eric as my 'little' cousin. I have great memories of the summers our families spent together camping and hiking. When we...Read More » ”
47 of 52 | Posted by: Ginger Ressel - Jacksonville, FL

“What a beautiful tribute to Eric. I never had the chance to really know Eric, but I am blessed to be a part of his family. Maggie and Sarah, you both...Read More » ”
48 of 52 | Posted by: Lindsay Madsen - Cedar Park, TX

“I loved Eric from the moment his parents told me their first child was on its way. I loved him as a baby, a toddler, adolescent, young adult and...Read More » ”
49 of 52 | Posted by: Kitty Mckinney - Houston, TX

“Eric was a wonderful brother! I will miss and love him always. ”
50 of 52 | Posted by: Sarah McKinney - sister

“I just wanted Eric's family to know that I love them very much! ”
51 of 52 | Posted by: Jen Butler - League City, TX

“Words can not express how we feel about Eric's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and simply, that we care!!! Edward and...Read More » ”
52 of 52 | Posted by: Edward and Patty Newman - Austin, TX