Eric "Rick" Culver, born July 1, 1948 departed this life on February 23, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center. "Rick" served in the Army as a cook from 1966-1970. He was employed at East Ohio Gas for 32 years. He married Patricia Kennard on August 4, 1973. They were married over 41 years. Rick enjoyed fishing, hunting, and hanging out at "The Garage" with his friends. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Rick is preceded in death by his parents; Gladys Barrino and Thomas Culver, as well as his nephew Todaryl. Rick leaves to cherish his loving memory his wife Patricia Culver, sons; Marc Culver, Dirk Blood, both of Canton, Ohio and Scott Culver of San Francisco, California, daughter; Chris (Larry) Ragland of     Akron, Ohio, brothers; Randy (Yvonne) Culver of Green, Ohio, Tony Culver of Waynesburg, Ohio, aunts; Sadie McGinnis, Almas Barrino, brother in law; Raymond Kennard, six grandchildren, all of his friends at "The Garage" a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.