Kenneth Poe Funeral Services

April 8, 2026

CHARLOTTE – Eric Robert Gauch passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.  We mourn the loss of a loving son and brother but take comfort in his well-earned peace. Eric was born in Charlotte on January 24, 1994.  He attended Charlotte Catholic High School, Appalachian State University, and CPCC.

Eric had an infectious smile, sly sense of humor, and easy-going demeanor.  He was totally selfless and never wanted to burden anyone.  His compassion and caring nature made him a welcome and true friend.  He is loved in all ways and forever.

Eric is survived by his parents, Cathleen “Cathy” (Roberts) Gauch and Thomas “Tom” Gauch; his older brother, Matthew; his younger brother, Kevin; his grandmother, Mary Ann Roberts of Cleveland, OH; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

A funeral mass will be held at 1:15 PM on Friday, April 24, 2026, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 6828 Old Reid Rd, Charlotte, NC.  The family will receive friends following the service in the Activity Center at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered in memory of Eric to The Humane Society of Charlotte, 1348 Parker Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208 or the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 199 Water Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10038.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606.  Online condolences may be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.