Eric Clark Baumgardner Obituary
We announce the death of Eric Clark Baumgardner of Bedford, Virginia, who passed away on November 1, 2026, at the age of 62. Eric will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Eric Clark Baumgardner to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Donald Baumgardner and Loretta Pecora Baumgardner; his former wife Valessa Baumgardner; and his friend Katherine Burton. He is survived by: his wife Helen Rice Baumgardner; his children, Christian Dickinson (Samantha), Eric Baumgardner, Clark Penny and Mary Dickinson Ehredt (Cory); his grandchildren, Juno Dickinson, Zeppelin Ehredt, Jade Dickinson, Sayla Penny, Calin Penny and Titus Penny; his friends, Tim and Melinda Chatfield; his brothers-in-law, James Rice (Lorna), Gerald Rice (Lisa) and William Rice (William O'Connor); his pets, Miss Kitty and Ramseur; his grandpup Diesel; Wyatt, Landon, Pete and Susie Higgins.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 6th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service (1140 W Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA 24523). The military honors will be held on Friday, November 6th 2026 at 3:30 PM at the American Legion Post #16 (1301 Greenview Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24502).
