Eric Matthew Antle, 56, of Columbia, KY passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Kingsport, TN on October 23, 1967 to the late Marvin and Viola Templeton Antle. 

Mr. Antle was a retired Chief Deputy Jailer for the Adair County Regional Jail and previously worked as a Deputy with the Louisville Metro Jail for 3 years. Eric was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed playing golf and following University of Kentucky sports.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Judy Derman Antle of Columbia, KY

4 children: Jessica Gossage (Darren) of Russell Springs, KY, Alexandria Stratton (Dylan) of Bardstown, KY, Matthew Antle (Kelsie Redmon) and Dezirae Sandusky (Tyler) of Columbia, KY

6 grandchildren: Gunnar, Easton, Sunni, Maggie, Gavin, and Collin

Mother-in-law: Maye Rexroat of Columbia, KY

Brother-in-law: Tony Derman (Vonda)

Sisters-in-law: Patricia Keith, Brenda Wheat (David), Sheila Derman, and Carol Murphy

Special friends: Bug & Lana Knight, Pam Grant, John & Missy Arnold, Lannie Harlow, and Steve Nixon

His lifelong buddy: “Jagger”

Several other friends & relatives

Funeral Service: Friday, April 19, 2024 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Ralph Foster officiating

Burial: Bearwallow Cemetery

Visitation: After 9:00amCT on Friday

Pallbearers: Bug Knight, Steve Corbin, Harold Wayne Lawless, Mickey Feese, Rodney Ford, and Steve Nixon

Honorary pallbearers: Vernie Dale Warren, Bo Foster, Mike Withers, James Haywood, Doug Holmes, and Joey White

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.in charge of the arrangements.