Meril Bryan Erickson

Arlington -- Meril Bryan Erickson, 54, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2014. Celebration of Life: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington. Meril was born January 31, 1960 in Ogden, Utah to Richard Bryan and Donna Mae Ryan Erickson. He was an Arlington resident for most of his life and was a graduate of Lamar High School. Meril was an avid Cowboys and Rangers fan and enjoyed bowling, fishing and yard work. Meril was "a soft place to land" for those who knew him. He was a sweet, kind, helpful husband, son, step-father, brother, uncle, friend and neighbor, as well as a cheerful giver. He will forever leave his imprint on our hearts and lives. We have been blessed and enriched by being a part of his. He is preceded in death by his mother; first wife, Vickie; brother, Paul Erickson; sister-in-law, Linda Erickson; and nephew, Jeremy Clark. Survivors: Wife, Kathy Knox Erickson; daughters, Amanda Perkins and husband, Chris, Amy Anderson and Alissa Anderson; father, Richard B. Erickson; brother, Marve Richard Erickson; sister, Connie Lynn Hill and husband, Ron Ortez; and a host of nephews, nieces and friends. Wade Family Funeral Home Arlington, 817-274-9233 Wade Family Funeral Home Arlington, 817-274-9233