Eric Gitau Kimani

Eric Gitau Kimani was born on December 5, 1994 in Nairobi Kenya to his loving parents, Jackson Wachira and Alice Kimani.

He was baptized at Joshua Matenjwa Presbyterian Church in Limuru, Kenya.
He started his primary education in Kenya at Limuru Town Primary School and later relocated to the United States of America in the year 2003. He joined Kaley Elementary School and later changed to Conway Middle School. He moved to Boone High School where he graduated with a high school Diploma. In school, Eric played football and basketball which he liked very much. Eric and his family fellowshipped at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church here in Orlando.

Eric joined Valencia College while working at the Orlando International Airport where he distinguished himself as a great worker and was promoted to supervisor. In between his job, Eric had a great interest in international business and did online businesses and sent merchandise to his clients all over the world. He recently worked for Double Tree by Hilton Hotel where he did very well and was also promoted to position of supervisor.

Eric had a very outgoing personality and a wonderful sense of humor. He coped very well with his friends and talked very well about them to his family. He liked to see people happy and would do anything not to upset anyone. He had a contagious smile on his face all the time and liked to see the same on everyone's face.

Eric travelled widely on business trips to most cities of the United States of America. He loved music, reading and being with his friends.

For the last 8 months, Eric had a cardiac condition which was being treated at the time of his death.

Eric died unexpectedly on March 14, 2019 and it was a shock to all of us. He was 24 years old.

Besides his parents, Jackson Kimani and Alice Nyokabi Kimani, Eric is survived by his two brothers, Marvin Wachira and Jayden Ngigi, his grandmother, many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

May the name of the Lord be praised all the time.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1655 Peel Ave, Orlando, FL 32806 at 12:00 Noon, with Pastor Melanie Ruta, officiating.

Visitation with the family will be at the church preceding the service from 11:00 am until 12:00 Noon.

Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Orlando, FL.

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