Erik L. Hollenbaugh, 40, mental health worker
March 10, 2022
Erik Lee Hollenbaugh of Denver died Nov. 24. He was 40.
He was born Oct. 20, 1981, in Georgetown, the son of Ronnie and Delores Hollenbaugh.
He graduated from Georgetown High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in criminology and criminal justice at the University of South Carolina. He received a graduate degree in drug and addiction studies at USC before earning a master’s degree in criminal justice at the University of Colorado.
He worked as a mental health professional and social worker for MRO and received awards from the Army Medical Department and Activity Army Substance Abuse programs.
Mr. Hollenbaugh was remembered as a kind, compassionate and caring soul who touched many people’s lives both professionally and personally.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers, Kyle L. Hollenbaugh (Austin) and Ian B. Hollenbaugh; uncles and aunts, Danny and Kim Eaddy, Albert and Nudang Eaddy, Willonette Steed, and Randy and Myra Hollenbaugh; and many cousins and friends.
His grandparents, Capers W. and Mary L. Eaddy and Blair and Edith Hollenbaugh, and his godmother, Ann Hanna, died before him.
A memorial service will be held March 19 at 2 p.m. at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel.
Memorials may be made to the Tidelands Health Foundation at tidelandshealth.org.
There is a guestbook at goldfinchfuneralhome.com.
