Eric N. Walsh, age 54 of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis following a sudden illness and a long history of health issues.  He was born July 19, 1963 in Elwood, the son of William Earl Walsh and Nila "Kay" Robbins.  Eric worked in maintenance at Standard Lock Company in Indianapolis and retired 2015 on disability.  He was a 1981 graduate of Tri-Central High School.  He married Jayne J. Kelich on November 9, 2007, and they shared 10 years of marriage together.  Eric was a member of the Elwood Elks Lodge #368 and formerly served as an officer at the lodge.  He was especially accomplished in Tae Kwon Do martial arts, receiving the rank of Black Belt at House of Kim in Elwood under the instruction of Fred Walliser.  Eric helped numerous young people in martial arts.  He especially enjoyed good cigars and spending time in his "man cave".  He also enjoyed spending time with his beloved dog, Bandit, and cutting wood on his property.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Eric's family includes his wife, Jayne J. (Kelich) Walsh of Elwood; brother, Scott Walsh (wife Susie Ragan) of Sharpsville; family members, Daphne (husband Chris) Noone of Elwood and Dawn (husband Blair) Dunn of Tipton; extended family members, Jessie Noone, Taylor Noone, Darci Dunn, Wyatt Dunn, and Arden Dunn; nieces and nephews, Travis Walsh, Ethan Walsh, Devin Walsh (and son Noah Watts), Emily Martin, and Lilly Ragan; best friends, Shaun (wife Lorie) Stephens and Scott Beeman; and beloved dog, "Bandit".  Eric was preceded in death by his parents and beloved step-father, Robert "Bob" John.

Per Eric's wishes, cremation will take place.  Services will be held privately at a later date.  Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home has been entrusted with Eric's funeral arrangements.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the Elwood Shop-with-a-Cop Program, c/o the Elwood Police Department, 1505 South B Street, Elwood, IN 46036.  Online expressions of condolence may be made to the Walsh family at copherfeslermay.com.