Eric J. Slavin, age 53 of Batesville, died Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Born April 1, 1968 in Charleston, South Carolina, he is the son of Erlinda (Nee: Prudenciado) and Estil Slavin. He married Jennifer Domina on May 30, 1998 in Charleston, South Carolina and was a lab engineer for Valeo in Greensburg. Eric was a graduate of Summerville High School, in Summerville, South Carolina and graduated from Clemson University with a BS degree in Textile Management.
Many of Eric’s hobbies took him outdoors. He loved hunting and fishing and was an amateur photographer. He loved watching his children play sports. He was also an avid cook and enjoyed woodworking. He had a unique sense of humor and loved football, especially his beloved Clemson Tigers. However, he most enjoyed being around his friends and family.
He is survived by his wife Jennifer; daughter Sydney Slavin and son Nathaniel Slavin, all of Batesville; his Sister-in-Law Rhonda Slavin; his niece Abigail Slavin, and his nephew Andrew Slavin, all of Ridgeville, South Carolina. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother Edwin Slavin.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until noon at the funeral home on Saturday, October 9th. Visitation at the James A. Dyal Funeral Home (www.jamesadyal.com) in Summerville, South Carolina will be from 6 – 8 p.m. Saturday, October 16th. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 17th with burial in Dorchester Memorial Gardens in Summerville.