Eric H. Predmore

Eric passed away peacefully at Madison Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama with his family by his bedside.

Eric went into the Navy in 1982 right after graduating from High Point Regional High School. Eric was in the U.S. Navy for 8 years. He was on the U.S.S. Daniel Boone SSBN - 629, a nuclear submarine for 3 months down and 3 months above water. He was a Nuclear Division Electricians Mate First Class Petty Officer (E-6). Eric had 6 patrols and was awarded a Navy Achievement Medal (NAM), good conduct, Humanitarian Medal and 6 sea service awards.

When he retired from the Navy, he moved to Alabama to work for Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). He was so very proud to work as a Federally Licensed Nuclear Operator and an Instructor to incoming employees that came in to work for TVA.

Eric was a loved man by so many. He believed in paying it forward and helping anyone he could. Eric had a heart of gold. He loved to read, play board games with family, watch movies with friends and family, and always strive to keep people at their toes intellectually by testing them frequently. Eric was a very smart man and had a love for a wide range of topics.

Eric is survived by his parents Harry and Linda (Struble) Predmore Jr. His sister Melissa (Predmore) Fransen and husband Jim Fransen. His nephew Justin Fransen and wife Gwen. His great nephews Xavior, Eliot, and Henry. His beloved dog, Ringo. His lifelong brothers from the USS Daniel Boone. And friends and extended family.

Eric was visited by Heart to Heart Pet Partners, Inc. frequently while in the hospital and rehab. This made him so happy. The family asks that in leu of flowers to donate to Heart to Heart Pet Partners, Inc. 1015 A Cleaner Way, Huntsville, Alabama 35805 or on the website at HeartToHeartPetPartners.org.

A memorial service will be held at Legacy Chapel Funeral Home and Crematory located at 16 Hughes Road, Madison, Alabama 35758 on Monday, April 6, 2026. Visitation will be from 1:00 – 3:00 PM and the service will follow at 3:00 PM.