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Kenneth William Erb, of Nederland, passed away Thursday, April 14, at Lake Arthur Place in Port Arthur, at the age of 74.

Kenneth was born April 8, 1942 to Marie (Riddiman) and George Raymond Erb. He had lived in the Nederland area for over 50 years. Kenneth served in the US Army as a young man and then worked as a safety specialist at Huntsman Chemical for 38 years. Kenneth was also an avid outdoorsman, enjoying both fishing and hunting. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend who loved spending time with his family and will be dearly missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Elaine Miller.

Those who will cherish his memory most are his wife of 53 years, Lois Howard Erb; sons, Forrest Erb and his significant-other Terri Morgan, of Mauriceville and John Erb and wife, Amy of Evadale; brothers, Keith Erb and wife, Barbara of Pittsburgh, PA and Ralph Erb and wife, Nancy of Scott Depot, WV and sister, Marlene Parcells and husband, Dick of Rochester, NY. Kenneth is also survived by six grandchildren.

A visitation will be held Thursday, April 21, in the chapel of Dorman Funeral Home from 5:00-9:00 pm, with a memorial service beginning at 7:00 pm. Officiating will be Brother Chris Bottoms of Friendship Baptist Church of Silsbee. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Dorman Funeral Home.

Condolences may be expressed for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.