Eric was born in Wilmington, Delaware on September 9, 1966. Eric passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022 in his home in Huntsville, Texas at the age of 55.
Eric is survived by
Son: Nicolas Castle
Grandson: Trenton Dallas
Brothers: Edward A. Poppitt III and his wife Kathy L.,
Evan A. Poppitt and his wife Kathy
Sister: Evonne A. K. Poppitt
Surviving Parent (Mother): Ellen Keenan Poppitt
Proceeded in death by his Father: Edward A. Poppitt Jr.
Nieces: Caitlin I. K. Poppitt, Emma N. K. D. Poppitt,
Sierra A. K. Poppitt, Autumn I. K. Poppitt
Nephews: Taylor E. Ellett, Thomas J. Ellett
Eric grew up in Lakewood, Ohio and graduated from Lakewood High School where he played varsity football as the starting Center. After attending junior college at Austin Community College, he moved with his brother Evan to the Orlando area around 1988. Eric moved back to Texas around 1995 to become manager at an industrial bag packaging plant in Houston. Later, again in the Houston area he moved on to manage a Burger King restaurant. Finally, from 2003 through to his recent untimely passing, Eric settled into a long-term career with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) as a Corrections Officer.
We have been deeply gratified to hear that his coworkers thought extremely highly of him. Many of them have shared their praise, respect, and high regard for Eric with us.