Caraway, Eric Ray (Dayton)

  • Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Eric Caraway
Eric Caraway

Eric Ray Caraway, 51, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023, at Rhea Medical Center in Dayton.

He was born on Jan. 6, 1972, in Pikeville, the son of Leonard “Ray” Caraway of Dayton and Leona "Francine" Clark of Brayton Mountain, who both survive him. 

Eric lived in Dayton his whole life, was a clerk at Shop Rite, and enjoyed watching horror movies. 

In addition to his parents, Eric is survived by his brother, Michael (Laura) Caraway of Cleveland; his two sisters, Wendy Ledbetter (Michael) of Ooltewah and Allison Williams of Dayton; and his nieces and nephews. 

A graveside funeral service for Eric will be on Thursday, Sept. 28, at noon at Brown Cemetery in Dayton with Rev. Leroy Smith officiating. 

Please share your memories and photos of Eric on his online guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com

The family is being cared for by Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, Tn.

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