February 10, 2025, 54, La Grange —

Eric Brian Cope, 54, of La Grange passed away Monday, February 10, 2025 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

No formal services will be held.

Eric was born in Craven County on September 17, 1970 to Dan and Lynn Swing Cope.  He enjoyed in his free time, playing computer games on his Xbox, with his friends online.

He is survived by his parents, Dan and Lynn Cope of La Grange; his brother, Jeffrey Scott Cope of Everett, Washington; his niece, Mollie Cope; his nephew, Brandon Cope and his beloved kitten, “Kitty”.

The family is in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.