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Tex wanted it to be known that he died of a result of being stubborn and raising hell for more than seven decades. He enjoyed guns, cars, friends, and selflessly helping others until the day he died.
The man. The myth. The legend. Tex took fashion cues from no one. His fashion style consisted of pearl snapped shirts, wranglers and overalls (with or without a shirt) by the great fashion stylist Tractor Supply. Of course, this would not be completed without the boot “of the day”. Tex was a simple man with a lifelong affair with Vienna sausage on crackers, peanut butter and fried fish.
He was born in Skanee, Michigan on July 13, 1943 to Lawrence Erickson (deceased) and Ansel Erickson (deceased). He was one of three sibling including Nona Uren, and Roland “Rollie” Erickson (deceased).
He moved to Texas to live with his uncle Glen Erickson (deceased). His career with Coerver Elevator as an elevator contractor. Yes, his career has its up and downs.
He was a proud father of three daughters, Rena Sanchez (deceased), Lori Erickson, and Meika Latimer. He taught his daughters: Daddy’s three rules: (1) Never rely on a man to take care of you (2) Always maintain your vehicle (3) Have enough money in our wallet to get you out of a bad situation. Most importantly he taught them to enjoy the little things in life, like weekends at the lake, time with friends, taking care of others, and to be a person of your word. He was especially proud of his grandson, Kingston “Hot Rod” Latimer.
In lieu of flowers, Tex would hope you would do an unexpected or unsolicited act of kindness for someone in need in his memory.
A big thanks to Baraga Home Health/Hospice for their love and dedication and to all of his family and friends for their love and support.
A graveside funeral service will be held in the Skanee Cemetery in the spring.
The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse has been entrusted with the arrangements.
