Eric J. Spalding, 32, of Old Forge, died Sunday at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton after a long illness.

Born October 3, 1989, in Allentown, he is the son of Brenda Gallagher, Florida and the late James E. Spalding. Eric was a graduate of Scranton High School. He liked Fox Racing, and riding ATVs and dirt bikes. A supporter of the NRA, he enjoyed target shooting and anything to do with the outdoors.

He is survived by his mother, Brenda Spalding and step father, John Brandle, FL; a daughter Autumn Marie Spalding, Old Forge; his brother James Spalding and girlfriend Kelly, Vandling; Eric's his highs school sweetheart and mother of his child, Jacqui, Old Forge; and several cousins, aunts and uncles.

Cremation was through the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral Home, 513 Main St., Forest City, PA 18421.

A memorial visitation will be Sunday October 10, from 4 to 6pm.

Donations can be made mailed to the the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral Home to assist the family with funeral expenses.