Stephen John Erickson

Stephen John Erickson, 83, of Aubrey, Texas, originally from Dayton, Ohio, passed away Monday, November 9, 2026. He was born on August 18, 1943, to the late Ernest and Elsie Erickson. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Wilma Erickson, and his daughter Jennifer Bennett.

He loved his family unconditionally. Stephen is survived by his daughter Stephanie Hutchinson (Chris); son-in-law Troy Bennett; brother Tom Erickson (Pam); sister Mary Smith (Ron); grandchildren Brittanie Johnson (Richard), Cameron Bennett, Grayson Meadow (Will), Marley Bennett, Taylor Bennett, Lilly Bennett; great-grandchildren Aria Johnson and Willow Meadow; extended family and many good friends.

Stephen was proud of his Christian faith and leaned on it freely throughout life. He was a Mason, and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. He enjoyed sports, playing golf as often as he could and some soccer. He was a lover of health and fitness; in his younger years, he was a bodybuilder. Stephen enjoyed learning about nutrition and holistic health throughout his entire life. He loved everyone, showing kindness to all people who crossed his path. He was slow to anger and quick to forgive. Stephen also enjoyed listening to music, raising his girls with a wide variety including Jimmy Buffett, Willie Nelson, The Eagles, and Paul Simon, just to name a few. He also liked old western movies, dogs, reading, and coffee.

His funeral service will be at Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 1 P.M. with Roger Thomas officiating. The family will receive friends from noon until the time of the service. Following the service, the burial will take place at Willow View Cemetery in Dayton.