Eric William Stifel, age 44 of Starke, FL, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Eric was born December 8, 1968 inMissouri. He had worked many years a mechanic and was a computer technician. He enjoyed motorcycles, mechanics, computers, traveling and spending time in the woods. Eric had a great sense of humor and was a friend to all, never having met a stranger. Above all else, he was an amazing dad. Eric is survived by his wife of 8 years, Rhonda Stifel, children, Krystal Kemp of Okeechobee, Christopher Rathbun (Opal Milam) of Starke and Jewel Stifel of Starke, a sister, Lisa Stifel Long (Bill) of Colorado, 2 grandchildren, Logan Kemp and Christopher Rathbun, Jr., as well as a niece, Morgan Stifel and a nephew, Harley Long. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 19, 2013 in the DeWitt C. Jones Chapel of Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home with Mrs. Kimmy Ankers officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to: Jewel Stifel, Community State Bank, PO Drawer 460, Starke, Florida 32901. hide