Trooper Eric Keith Chrisman, Unit #800, age 23, of Lawrenceburg passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015 from injuries received while on duty in Livingston County, KY. Eric is the son of Randy Keith and Dawn Lynn Adams Chrisman of Lawrenceburg.
Eric graduated from the Kentucky State Police Academy on January 16, 2015 and was assigned to Post #1 in Mayfield, KY. A 2009 graduate of the Christian Academy of Lawrenceburg, Eric played basketball, baseball, and soccer. He attended Western KY University where he received a degree in Sociology and minored in Criminal Justice and Psychology.
Along with his parents, Eric is survived by a sister, Emily Kay Powell (Christopher) of Lawrenceburg; a brother, Evan Kyle Chrisman (Emily) of Norfolk, VA; his maternal grandparents, Mary Ellen Graves of Frankfort and Coleman (Rita) Adams of Lawrenceburg; his paternal grandmother, Alice Toler Chrisman of Lawrenceburg; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Terry Lee Chrisman.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday, June 29, 2015 at Ninevah Christian Church, 1195 Ninevah Rd., Lawrenceburg, KY. Pastors Terry Cooper and Will Cooper will officiate the service. Burial will follow services at the Sand Spring Cemetery in Anderson County with full KSP Honors. Visitation will be 3 – 9 PM Sunday and 9 – 11 AM Monday at Ninevah Christian Church.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Christian Academy of Lawrenceburg, 126 South Main St., Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 or Supporting Heroes, P.O. 991547, Louisville, KY 40269-1547.
The Kentucky State Police Honor Guard will serve as casketbearers. Honorary bearers will be Jerry Miliam, Matt Sudduth, Don McCormick, Doug Carter, Tim Lucas, and Mike Carnahan.
Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.ritchieandpeach.com
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Obituary courtesy of Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home
