
Eric Nathan Stoll, 36 of Pulaski, TN was born May 23, 1989. He was a devoted
husband, father, son, brother and friend. He passed away suddenly on August 8,
2025 after being hit by a pickup truck who left the road and hit him while he was
on his morning run. He was a member of the Goodspring Mennonite Church. He is
deeply missed by his wife, children, family, friends, employees, and community.
Eric was a man of strong faith, passion, and love for the outdoors. He cherished
his morning runs capturing the beauty of a sunrise, and spending quiet time with
God in the stillness of the day. He was the founder of Old South Wood Preserving
established in 2021 and worked tirelessly to build a successful business.
Eric is survived by his beloved wife, Frieda (Smoker) Stoll whom he married on
May 14, 2011; his precious children Howard Anthony, Heather Abigail, Heidi
Anne, Gilbert John, and Gabriel Eliot Stoll; his parents John Stoll and Ruth Stoll;
siblings Martha and Tim Miller, Mary Kislinger, Matthew and Marlene Stoll, Lewis
and Norma Stoll, Jessica and Brock Witmer, Derek and Clara Stoll, Kendon and
Victoria Stoll, Jennafer and Ervin Lambright, Alan Stoll, Benjamin Stoll, Joshua
Stoll, Joanna Stoll, Jeffrey Stoll, and Jadon Stoll; father in law Eli Smoker; brother
in law Marvin Smoker; and sisters in law Anita and Viola Smoker, and many nieces
and nephews.
Eric was preceded in death by his precious infant son, Gregory Nathan Stoll (July
31, 2025); infant sister Malinda Stoll; mother-in-law Carol Smoker; and brother-in-
law Marlin Smoker.
Visitation will be held Thursday August 14, 2025 from 1pm-4pm and from 5pm-
8pm at Mars Hill Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be held at 10am on Friday
August 15, 2025 at Mars Hill Baptist Church with interment following in
Goodspring Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home is assisting family with arrangements.