Eric was born in Mullens, WV, graduated from Cap Zama Japan DOD High School. He received an Associate of Health Sciences degree from Kaplan University. He served as a Combat Medic and retired as a 1SG from the military in 2013 after 24 years of dedicated service.

Eric and Denice are blessed with 7 children and a 13 of grandchildren. They love the outdoors, wood crafting, and various hobbies. They have two very active labs, and a cute little dog named Dallas that completes their family.