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Eric Charles Gough

Date of Death: January 31, 2023

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Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Saturday 2/18, 11:30 am

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Omps Reception Center, Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
540-662-6633 |
Saturday 2/18

Following the service

Eric Charles Gough
May 7, 1962 – January 31, 2023

With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Eric Charles Gough. He passed away peacefully on January 31, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

He was a proud and dedicated Assistant Chief (retired) for the Department of Homeland Security with US Customs and Border Protection. He went on after retirement to an additional career as an instructor for the Department of Defense. He gave over 25 years of his life to serving his country. He was a dedicated professional known for his strong work ethic, commitment to justice, unwavering sense of duty, and protection of our nation’s borders. Eric’s leadership skills, faith, and compassion earned him the respect, admiration, and commendations of his colleagues and those he served.

As much as Eric accomplished in his professional life, his greatest passions were his faith in Jesus and devotion to his wife, children, siblings, and mother. However, we all know his most outstanding achievement was being “Eppa” to his wonderful grandchildren. They truly adored him. He was a man of strong Christian character and integrity and lived a life filled with genuine love, laughter, and great joy. He shared his life and love for Christ with everyone he met. Eric will be remembered not only for his excellent skill at all he accomplished but for his infectious smile, kindness, generosity, and warm spirit. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Eric touched the lives of countless people and left a lasting impact on everyone he met.

He left behind a legacy of service, devotion, and love. He was an excellent example of living a life committed to Christ. He will forever be remembered for his selflessness and unwavering commitment to his family, friends, and country. Eric has entered the rest and peace of where He was created to be, in the arms of Jesus. May his memory live on in the hearts of those he loved.

His memorial service will be Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Omps Funeral Home in Winchester, Virginia, beginning at 11:30 am, with a reception immediately following the ceremony.

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Service
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
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Saturday 2/18, 11:30 am
Reception
Omps Reception Center, Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
540-662-6633 | Map
Saturday 2/18

Following the service

Eric Charles Gough May 7, 1962 – January 31, 2023 With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Eric Charles Gough. He passed away peacefully on January 31, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was a proud and dedicated Assistant Chief (retired) for the Department of Homeland Security with US Customs and BorderContinue Reading

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Scott Cordell left a message on February 18, 2023:
Thank you Eric for being a friend over the years and for setting an example of what it is to be a steadfast man of God, you will be greatly missed. I look forward to seeing you again one day and hope youre there to greet me. Until we meet again…
Mike Magnuson left a message on February 5, 2023:
I am so sorry for your loss.. Eric was a very genuine and kind person. He treated all of us, trainee' or journeymen with respect and kindness. This was unheard of in the Old Patrol, and showed what a great person he was.
Nicole Lendel left a message on February 5, 2023:
I am so sorry to hear of Eric’s passing. I will always remember when you were living near Glenn and me in Old Farms in Michigan and the always pleasant and enjoyable interactions we had with Eric, you, and your beautiful family. Glenn would always tell me of what an amazingly dedicated and trustworthy agent Eric was. He was truly a blessing to anyone he met and will always be remembered as such. I hope that your happy memories of all of the good times you shared together will bring you some comfort, peace, and smiles through your tears. With deepest sympathy, Nicole Lendel
Jeanette Smith left a message on February 4, 2023:
Blessings sent for you & your family! May you RIP
JW left a message on February 3, 2023:
So sorry for your loss. Eric was a fine man an good friend. He will be missed by many.
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Paul (Pete) Tibbs left a message on February 3, 2023:
A truly remarkable man that will be missed by all that were lucky enough to have known him. An inspiration to everyone that crossed paths with him, his dedication to family, God and country was addictive. Reckon God needed a good man by his side and he certainly got one! Rest in peace my friend! Semper Fidelis
Omps Funeral Home left a message:
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