Eric Lee Strait

Strait, Eric Lee, 46, of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 2, 2015. He was born July 25, 1969 in Springfield, OH to Vernon "Dick" and Sally (Stroup) Strait. Eric graduated from Shawnee High School and Ohio University. He was a veteran of the United States Army, where he served in Desert Storm. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Christie (William) Forbes II, and Wendy (John) Mahar; nieces Amanda (Lance) Piper and Lucy & Steven Timko; great niece, Layla Morgan Piper; great nephew, Colton Piper; many cousins; and special aunt, Joyce Brown. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jeff; and grandparents, Robert and Betty Stroup, and Cleo and Lucille Strait. Visitation will be held on Monday from 4-7 p.m. in the CONROY FUNERAL HOME. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home with Pastor Steve Williams officiating. Interment will be held in Vale Cemetery.