Obituary for Eric Roosevelt Selby
Eric Roosevelt Selby
Ooh-rah
November 12, 1960 to December 2, 2023
Eric is a son, grandson, brother, uncle, cousin, grandfather, husband, stepdad, and a friend.
Eric is the protector of his sister, bodyguard to his brothers, and a provider for his children.
Eric is happy now, but he leaves behind heavy hearts of his loved ones.
Eric constantly said go live your lives to his family and friends; we will E. Your generosity will not be forgotten and everyone is forever grateful.
“Am I My Brother’s Keeper” Yes We Are. Eric left shoes that no one else will ever fulfill. Sleep well my brother, sleep well. In your own words, “This is not goodbye but goodnight, my eyes are just closed. I am sleeping now.”
Visitation with military honors will be held for family and friends from 10 am to 12 pm on Thursday, December 14 at NICHOLS-GILMORE, 212 E. Justis St. Newport, DE 19804.
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou
art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my
head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the
house of the Lord for ever, Amen.
Death of a Parent
I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.
JOHN 14:18 NIV
No matter how old we are when our parents die, we suddenly find ourselves feeling like scared little
children. We've never known a world without our parents in it. Even if we weren't close to them, they
were still the most primary foundation of our lives. We are linked to them by invisible Bonds that live
within our very cells, and their deaths can shake us to the very core.
We may sometimes feel as though those around us don't truly understand our loss. Particularly if our
parents were elderly when they died, others may expect us to accept their deaths easily. "After all,"
we'll hear, "they had a good long life.” But clichés like that are small comfort to that frightened child
inside our hearts.
But God understands. He is ready to meet us in a new way in the midst of this grief. He will not leave
us as orphans.
I wasn't prepared for how much this would hurt, Jesus. Please walk with me through this grief. Let me
allow this grief to teach me what You would have me learn.
Father, I thought I was so independent and mature. But the death of my parent makes me see how
much I need You. Be with me now, I pray.
FATHER GOD I THANK YOU IN ADVANCE, AMEN.
Ooh-rah
November 12, 1960 to December 2, 2023
Eric is a son, grandson, brother, uncle, cousin, grandfather, husband, stepdad, and a friend.
Eric is the protector of his sister, bodyguard to his brothers, and a provider for his children.
Eric is happy now, but he leaves behind heavy hearts of his loved ones.
Eric constantly said go live your lives to his family and friends; we will E. Your generosity will not be forgotten and everyone is forever grateful.
“Am I My Brother’s Keeper” Yes We Are. Eric left shoes that no one else will ever fulfill. Sleep well my brother, sleep well. In your own words, “This is not goodbye but goodnight, my eyes are just closed. I am sleeping now.”
Visitation with military honors will be held for family and friends from 10 am to 12 pm on Thursday, December 14 at NICHOLS-GILMORE, 212 E. Justis St. Newport, DE 19804.
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou
art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my
head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the
house of the Lord for ever, Amen.
Death of a Parent
I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.
JOHN 14:18 NIV
No matter how old we are when our parents die, we suddenly find ourselves feeling like scared little
children. We've never known a world without our parents in it. Even if we weren't close to them, they
were still the most primary foundation of our lives. We are linked to them by invisible Bonds that live
within our very cells, and their deaths can shake us to the very core.
We may sometimes feel as though those around us don't truly understand our loss. Particularly if our
parents were elderly when they died, others may expect us to accept their deaths easily. "After all,"
we'll hear, "they had a good long life.” But clichés like that are small comfort to that frightened child
inside our hearts.
But God understands. He is ready to meet us in a new way in the midst of this grief. He will not leave
us as orphans.
I wasn't prepared for how much this would hurt, Jesus. Please walk with me through this grief. Let me
allow this grief to teach me what You would have me learn.
Father, I thought I was so independent and mature. But the death of my parent makes me see how
much I need You. Be with me now, I pray.
FATHER GOD I THANK YOU IN ADVANCE, AMEN.