BELLEFONTAINE - John Eric Urban, 53, of Ridgeway passed away Monday, October 24, 2016 in Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus.

He was born on June 25, 1963 in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the son of John Charles Urban II, surviving in Oklahoma and Doris (Zupp) Tapp, who preceded him in death. His step-father, Roger Tapp survives in Bellefontaine.

He is also survived by his daughter, Chelsea (Tim Chapman) Urban of Bellefontaine, two sons; John 'Ricky' (Katelyn) Urban of Lakeview and Mathew Urban of Ridgeway, four grandchildren; Aaralynn Chapman, Whyatt Urban, John Eric 'Trey' Urban III, and Niko Urban, four sisters; Tammy (Jim) Wilt of Sidney, Terri (Scott) Crim of Iowa, Jen (Dan) Woodell of Sidney, and Angela (Robert) Myers of Indiana, a brother; Andy Urban of Bellefontaine, many nieces and nephews, and his two dogs, Ryder and Jake.

John was a 1981 graduate of Bellefontaine High School / J.V.S. and worked in construction. He enjoyed fishing and camping and anything that involved his family. He enjoyed being outdoors and doing yardwork and mowing his lawn. He also liked to ride his dirt bike.

Pastor John James will officiate a memorial service at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 28, 2016in the Rushsylvania Church of Christ, 170 East Mill Street, Rushsylvania, Ohio 43347. Visitation will be at the church two hours prior to the service. Burial will be in Rushsylvania Cemetery at a later date.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the EICHHOLTZ DARING & SANFORD FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER in Bellefontaine and condolences may be expressed to the family at www.edsfh.com.