Eric Ric: A Hardworking Man For His Family

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ric was a hardworking man that provided for his family while being able to love what he did. He was a ranch hand at Smith Cattle Co., and was not afraid to get dirty or use some elbow grease to get his job done. He loved taking care of the animals, working on the land, and with his hands. Before working on the ranch, he worked for Holt Helicopters relocating deer to different areas of the property. Eric was a devoted family man. He always loved playing with his kids or horsing around with any and every one. Eric made others smile. He was a big kid at heart, with a kind soul that loved to goof off. He reminded us all not to take everything so seriously and to just have fun. Eric was always the first one to help anyone in need. He had a very active role in the Region 8 Jr. & High School Rodeo Association, and was always helped out, working the rodeos in his spare time. He was well-liked by the students and parents alike. He was also a member of several groups for gun collectors. He was always looking to buy, sell, or make a trade to add to his extensive collection. He was also very big into rodeos himself, which he excelled at. He mostly participated in team roping as the header, but had recently won a buckle for being the heeler in the JK Productions event Roping for the Buckles. Eric was a devout man of faith, and was a member of the Cowboy Fellowship congregation. …show more content…

He is also survived by his mother, Leanne Fretwell, father and step-mother, Thomas & Annette Fretwell, his grandfather, Charles Fretwell Sr., his two sisters, Jessica Russell and Shelby Fretwell, his three nephews, Spencer, Oliver, & Sawyer, Uncles and Aunts, Chuck, and Kristine Fretwell, John Russell, Marvin & Sue Russell, Jeffrey & Judy Russell, cousins, Cash and Kadi Fretwell, as well as so many others he called

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