Eric Ray Bunch

Eric Ray Bunch passed away unexpectedly, July 24, 2014 in Lawson, MO. He had just turned 38 years old, born July 24, 1976 in West Plains, MO, living in Willow Springs, MO for all of his childhood. Eric currently lived in Lawson, MO with his family at the time of his death. Eric worked for BNSF railway for almost 17 years. He was a locomotive engineer and the local chairman of the BLET Division 75. Eric was a Master Mason and a member of the Scottish Right, and held a 32nd degree. Eric was an Abdallah in the local Shrine. Eric loved to hunt and fish with his sons Parker and Lincoln. He coached both boys in wrestling and football. One of Eric's greats joys was watching Parker and Lincoln compete in sports. Eric enjoyed taking tropical vacations with his wife Lari Sue. Eric was known throughout the Ozarks for his hearty laugh and smile. He never met a stranger and was always willing to help a friend. Eric had a beautiful singing voice that few people were fortunate to hear. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Eric is survived by Wife: Lari Sue Bunch, Lawson MO Children: Parker William Charles Bunch and Lincoln Everett James Bunch, Lawson, MO Parent: Mother and step father, Linda and Tom Cummings, Willow Springs, MO Grandparents: Delbert McCart, Willow Springs Siblings: Sister and brother in law Debbie and Greg Beavers, Farmington, MO Sister and brother in law Renea and Kurt Ostermiller, Portland, OR Step siblings : Kelly and Bill Lowe, Grand Junction, Iowa Kristen and PJ Russell, Jefferson, Iowa Kale Cummings, Des Moines, Iowa Many cousins, nieces, and nephews Preceded in Death by Father: Charles Floyd Bunch Sister: Genise Ann Bunch Grandparents: grandmother and step grandfather Faye and Lois Long Grandfather, Ernie Bunch Grandmother, Ruth McCart Service: 11:00 A.M., July 28th, 2014 at Northland Cathedral 101 NW 99th St, Kansas City, MO 64155 with Visitation starting at 10 AM until service time. Graveside 2 P.M., Tuesday, July 29th at Howell Memorial Cemetery near West Plains, MO. Officiant: Nick DiBenedetto Pallbearers for Monday service Terry Owens Lance Trout Mitch Dolt David Smith Mike Cicini Chad Chancellor Honorary pallbearers for Monday Jake Ross Coe Bradley CC Fuller Chris Riley Aaron Watkins Duff Weber . Pallbearers for Tuesday graveside service at Howell Memorial, West Plains, MO Ryan Lovan Carson Cash Jeff Casper Farrell Graves Greg Beavers Kurt Ostermiller Family and friends are welcome to come and visit at Linda and Tom Cummings residence after Tuesday's service. Cashatt family funeral home can be contacted at for information regarding flowers in Lawson, MO at 816-587-8200. www.cashattfamilyfunerals.com Vintage Floral can be contacted for flowers in the Willow Springs area at 417-469-0466. An Eric Bunch memorial fund has been established at Community Bank of Missouri, Excelsior Springs, MO. Eric's family would like to thank the community of Lawson, all Eric's co-workers, adult and childhood friend, and relatives that have sent prayers, words of encouragement, food, and a helping hand. We are very grateful for all of you.

Eric Ray Bunch

July 24, 1976 - July 24, 2014