Eric D Askew

Eric Douglas Askew departed this life on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Born the second child to Lawrence Askew and Lillie Bell Askew (Gilder) on January 22, 1958, in Chattanooga, TN. Eric graduated from Kirkman Technical High School in 1976, where he ran track and field and received several awards and academic acknowledgments. He attended the IBEW Electrical Apprenticeship Program, Local 175 in Chattanooga, and graduated as a journeyman electrician in 1981. He also received a Certificate in Ministry from Crossroads Bible College in 2006. Eric met Frankie Slay at Westside Baptist Church where they both sang in the choir. After six years of dating, they married on June 16, 1978. Eric and Frankie became parents in 1979 and 1981. During the earliest years of their union, Eric and Frankie resided in Chattanooga, TN, where Eric worked several jobs as an electrician. In 1984, Eric moved his family to Kokomo, IN, where he began his long and dedicated career with General Motors. Later, he moved his family to Indianapolis, IN, where he retired from General Motors after 31 years (2018). Eric started his relationship with the Lord at Westside Missionary Baptist Church in Chattanooga TN where he served as president of the adult choir. He later continued his service in ministry as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, and mentor at Word of Life Baptist Church and Greater Northwest Baptist Church in Indianapolis, IN. Eric is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Lillie Askew. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 46 years, Frankie Askew, and children Eric T Askew (Abbey) and Tanorria Askew Nickson (Johntay). Two grandchildren, Emme Askew and Ellis Askew. Brother, Jerry Askew, Chattanooga, TN. Sister, Beverly Askew, Covington, GA. Sister in Laws, Phyllis Gore (Kevin), Ellwanda White (Vincent), and Coletta Elder, Chattanooga, TN. Brothers in Laws, Steven McCallum and Edward McCallum, Chattanooga, TN. A devoted Aunt, Lucille Browder, Glendwood, IL. A devoted cousin, Evelyn Wisham, Shaker Heights, OH, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, godchildren, and friends. Acknowledgments The family of Eric D. Askew would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the outpouring of love and support we have received. Your cards, flowers, meals, and all other acts of kindness have been a great comfort to us during this difficult time. Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers.

Eric D Askew

January 22, 1958 - December 4, 2024