Douglas Erkenbrecher Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Douglas Erkenbrecher (Paintsville, Kentucky), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Douglas left this world on October 21, 2025 at the age of 63, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father Edward Sonny Erkenbrecher; his former wife Susie Speers Erkenbrecher; his in-laws, Ronnie and Dolly Speers; his children-in-law, Tracy Erkenbrecher and Chuck Cecil; and his siblings-in-law, Brandi Erkenbrecher, Benny Jarrell and Terry Speers.
He is survived by: his mother Edith Callaham Crager of New Vienna; his wife Lisa Hall Erkenbrecher; his children, David Erkenbrecher (Emilee) of Highland, Andrew Erkenbrecher (Nikki) of West Union, Michael Welch (Brandy) of Richardson, Kentucky, Katherine Welch (Dean) of Greenup and Kendra Welch (Josh) of Ashland, Kentucky; his grandchildren, Kirsten, Dylan, Caylee, Michael, Melody, Gracie, Braylynn, John, Matthew, Katelynn of Braliey, TJ, Lynn, Margaret, Liam, Preston, Makenna, Gabby, Brayson and Elijah; his siblings, Jim Erkenbrecher (Wanda), Jeff Erkenbrecher (Debbie), Chris Hughes and Linda Keech; his in-laws, Sharon Roberts, Bonnie Jarrell (Danny), Sylvia Wilson, Debby Jarrell, Kenny Hall (Angie), Laura Hall (Be), Lynda Meade (Thomas Elmo), Lee Hall (Jeff), Heather Rogers (Harley), Cherry Nice (Ned) and Dawn Holcomb; and his close friends, Rick Tankersley and Mike Welch (Melissa) of Whitehouse. He is also survived by eight great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be made to the Kernie Freewill Baptist Church, 2946 Johnson Fork, Salyersville, Kentucky 41465.
