Jacob L. Eriks – West Frankfort, IL

Jacob L. Eriks, 66, of West Frankfort passed away peacefully at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. On Tuesday evening, Nov. 12, 2019.

He was born in Hammond, IN on April 24, 1953. He loved NASCAR racing, and loved watching his westerns.

Mr. Eriks is survived by his:
Partner: Jane Gallardo of West Frankfort
Daughter: Crystal Babcock of Chesterton, IN
Daughter: Melissa Spiegel of CA
Son: Jeremy Eriks & wife Therese of CA
7 Grandsons: Merrick, Braden, Hunter, Aiden, Joshua, Kale & Evan
Stepdaughter: Pamela Gallardo
2 StepGranddaughters: Giana & Gabby
Sister: Cindy Brown & husband Donald of Guyton, GA
Sister: Jackie Slinker of Tallahassee, FL
Brother: John David
Brother: Danny Dykhuizen of Gary, IN
Brother: John Dykhuizen & wife Michelle of MO.
Sisters: Bonnie Middleborn, Tina Demmon, Kim & Keith Powell, Betty & Charlotte

Mr. Eriks was preceded in death by his Parents.

Memorial visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com