Eric Daniel Gourieux

Eric Daniel Gourieux, age 32, of Evansville, IN, tragically passed away from injuries sustained in a snowboarding accident on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital.

Daniel was born November 9, 1988, in Evansville, IN, to Dr. Eric Gourieux and Kim (Wilkes) Gourieux. He graduated from Castle High School in 2007 and went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and two Master’s Degrees in Business from the University of Southern Indiana. Daniel worked as a lab technician for CountryMark. He was passionate about life and lived it to the fullest. Daniel was a brilliant and talented person who loved to learn. His smile was infectious, and he always gave the best hugs.

Daniel is survived by his loving wife of 8 years, Holly (Gillette) Gourieux; parents; Eric and Kim Gourieux; sisters, Melissa Marshall (Corbin), Nicole Gourieux; brother, Evan Gourieux (Kayla); father- and mother-in-law, Raymond and Susan Gillette; sister-in-law, Hannah Taylor (Beau); and niece and nephews, Clara, Mason, and Waylon; grandmother, Bonita Wilkes; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Daniel is preceded in death by his grandparents, DeVerre and Patsy Gourieux; and grandfather, James Wilkes.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at Crossroads Christian Church at 10800 Outer Lincoln Avenue, Newburgh with Pastor Paul Linge and Pastor Corbin Marshall officiating. A Live Stream will be available beginning twenty minutes prior to the service time. Please visit www.boonefuneralhome.net, select your loved one’s obituary, scroll to the bottom of the page, and click “watch video.” Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Friends may visit from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 23, 2021, and from 10:00 a.m. until service time at Crossroads Christian Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: It Takes A Village No-Kill Rescue at 1417 North Stockwell Road, Evansville, IN 47715.

Arrangements are being handled by BOONE FUNERAL HOME EAST CHAPEL – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN.

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