Mr. Eric Doyle Lotharp Obituary in Wadesbaro at Smith's Funeral Home

Obituary For Mr. Eric Doyle Lotharp

On September 24, 2021, God dispatched his angels to Atrium Health-Union, Monroe, NC to bring one of his faithful servants to his Heavenly Home. “Well done, thy God and faithful servant, Well done!”

Elder Eric Doyle Lotharp was born on August 6, 1955 to the late Parker Lotharp and Jessie Mae Sturdivant Lotharp.

Eric was educated at East Union School, Marshville, NC.

He was a faithful member at God’s Word Only Ministry, Wingate, NC where he served as an Elder, Teacher and Elder over the Music Department.

He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Paullette Colston.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories: his loving wife of 43 years, Sarah Lee Lotharp of the home; his daughters, Delisa (Wade) Crowder of Wingate, NC and Stacey Lotharp of Indian Trail, NC; four grandchildren, Erika Lotharp, Makiyah Williams, Maddix Lotharp and Dashon Crowder all of Indian Trail, NC; one sister, Yvonne Bowman of Marshville, NC; four brothers, Pastor Louis (Brenda) Lotharp, Christopher Lotharp, Brian (Naomi) Lotharp and Kelly (Renee) Lotharp all of Marshville, NC; five aunts, Janie (Leroy) Colston, Maggie Hammond, Johnsie Thomas, Barbara Lotharp and Maxine Lotharp; one uncle, Steve (Mary) Sturdivant; two brothers-in-law, James Lee, Jr. and Richard Lee both of Wadesboro, NC; two sisters-in-law, Rosa Huntley of Monroe, NC and Barbara Taylor of Wadesboro, NC. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

The Services to Celebrate Mr. Lotharp's Life and Legacy were held on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, 4:00pm, Christ Bible Discipleship Worship Center, 1019 Unarco Road, Marshville, North Carolina. Interment followed at Westview Memorial Park, Highway 74-West, Wadesboro, North Carolina.

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Take your crown E.L. you deserve it!!!

Praying strength and comfort to the Lotharp family. Bro. Elder Eric will truly be missed. May God continue to keep you all during your time of mourning.
Our deepest condolences, James and Carrie Brewer & Family

My deepest condolences to the family🙏🥰

Condolences to the Lotharp Family ❤️
Mickey, Sarah Rushing Robinson & Family

I will miss Eric a lot there not many good people here that cares Eric was one he always tried to get me back in church thank you my brother Kevin H

So sorry for your loss I pray comfort for you and your family during your time of sorrow. Johnny and Delores Pratt

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With sincere condolences and heart felt sympathy for Sarah and the family, keeping you in prayer.

May God give you comfort in your time of bereavement, Praying for the family.

So sorry to hear this. He was a really great person and will be missed at work. Praying for the family. Anne Chaney

Sarah, please accept our sincere condolences. We are truly sorry for your loss. We will continue to keep you & your family in our thoughts & prayers.
Rick & Patricia Williams

I'm deeply sadden by this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. His legacy will go on forever.🙏 Tonya Little Campbell

Sarah we are sorry to hear the passing of your husband. Our thoughts and prayers she with you and the family. May you continue to be blessed. Freddie and Maybelle McNeil.

My condolences to the wife, children, grandchildren, and the Lotharp family. Praying God strengthen the family at this time of your loss of your loved one.
Louis & Dr. Mary Ruth Burns & Family

Praying for family.
Terry Gulledge

Sending my condolences and prayers to the entire Lotharp family Co worker at Assa Abloy

It hit home when I saw this on the website.we go back a long way. The Lotharp family is in my thoughts and prayers I know God doesn't make mistakes and he just needed another witness and Eric filled the void. Be blessed

My sincere condolences to you Sarah and your family. Keeping you and family in my thoughts and prayers.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Lotharp family with your loss. May GOD strengthen and comfort you during this difficult time.
Jeff Duke

Sorry to hear of Mr. Lotharp's passing. Sending prayers to you all. Cory and Trevina Brooks

To the Lotharp and Lee families. My deepest condolences for your loss. May God bless you and give you peace. Sharon Ledbetter

My sincere condolences to Sara, his daughters, grandchildren and the Lotharp family. I pray that God continue to strengthen,comfort and keep you all during this difficult time. Susan and Dennis Johnson and family