Brevard, Dr. Eric Lorne

Dr. Eric Lorne Brevard passed away on Friday, June 15, 2007, as the result 
of an automobile accident. He was born April 1, 1964, in Texarkana, Texas, 
to Herbert and Elaine Brown Brevard.

He was a very active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day 
Saints in Longview, where he served as first counselor in the Longview 2nd 
Ward Bishopric. He was a true believer and follower in Christ and in his 
teachings and served a two-year mission in Chile preaching the word of God. 

He was a partner in the Spinal Decompression Clinic of Texas in Longview 
and a practicing chiropractor. He graduated from Pine Tree High School in 
1982, where he was active in the Bucs and band, where he played the tuba. 
A graduate of Kilgore College and Parker Chiropractic College, he was a 
former member of the Longview Police Department, the Longview Fire 
Department and was a paramedic. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout in the 
Boy Scouts of America. He remained an active leader in Boy Scouts. He was 
also a bridge to the Hispanic community.

Dr. Brevard is survived by his wife, Lori Wilson Brevard; daughter, Erica 
Brevard; and sons, Parker and Hunter Brevard. He is also survived by his 
parents; brother, Brent Brevard and wife, Patti; sister, Stephanie Brevard 
Leuschner and husband, Jeff; parents-in-law, Leon and Betty Wilson; as well 
as numerous loving cousins, nieces and nephews, and in- laws.

He had an amazing personality with a "go get it" attitude. Many people 
looked up to him as a role model and took his advice and opinion on many 
things. He was very loved and loved many people in return. 

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today, June 19, 2007, at the 
chapel of Rader Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, 
June 20, 2007, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on 
Blueridge Parkway in Longview. Burial will follow in Langley Cemetery in 
Beckville.  

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the 
Brevard Children College Fund, c/o East Texas Professional Credit Union, 
3801 Gilmer Rd., Longview, TX 75604, or 409 E. Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605.

A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 6/19/2007.