Eric Wallace Baugher was born on February 18th, 1975 in Casper, Wyoming to Karl Frederick Baugher and Ida Yvonne Baugher (Sanders). He was the youngest of eight children.

Eric was raised in Southwest Detroit, Michigan and attended Chadsey High School. He was a hard worker, making a living through odd jobs. He strived to make a good life for his wife, Tecla Brewer, and his family.

Eric and Tecla took in and raised three children together as their own, Sabrina Marie Sines (Baugher), Xander Mai Bandari-Youssef, and Alex Shabalah, along with many fur babies.

Eric was an automotive enthusiast and tinkerer who loved getting his hands dirty. His sense of humor was unmatched. He was the life of the party and could make anybody laugh. A loving and caring soul, Eric never hesitated to help a friend in need. He showed his love to all around him through his constant check-ins. He was a backbone to his family and friends, holding so many people together.

He is survived by his wife, Tecla Brewer, his mother, Ida Yvonne Baugher, his siblings Kristopher Baugher (Melissa), Edmond Sanders (Anita), Kathy Bruce, Keith Baugher (Vikki), and Kimberly Jackson (Terry), and many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles and many many friends.

He is preceded in death by his father, Karl F. Baugher, and his siblings, Karl F. Baugher Jr. and Karleen Davis, and his grandparents.

Services were held privately.