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Eric Velazquez Benavidez

April 14, 2000 — February 7, 2020

Eric Velazquez Benavidez, 19, of Lexington passed away on Friday, February 07, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Health, Lexington Medical Center following a three year battle with cancer.

A graveside service will be held at Forest Hill Memorial Park at 11:00 am on Monday, February 10, 2020.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm on Sunday at the Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel.

Eric was born in Davidson County on April 14, 2000 to Genaro Velazquez Beltran and Hortencia Benavidez Arce. He was a loving son, brother, and uncle whose memory will be cherished forevermore.

In addition to his parents, left to cherish his memory are his brother, Genaro Velazquez; three sisters, Yanilet Velazquez, Areida Velazquez, and Amy Velazquez; his special nephew, Enricke Trejo; and his girlfriend, Johana Palacios.

“Y’all ever seen a shootin star? Cause ima star and I’m about to start shootin…”

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Eric Velázquez Benavidez, de 19 años, de Lexington falleció el viernes 07 de febrero de 2020 en Wake Forest Baptist Health, Lexington Medical Center después de una batalla de tres años contra el cáncer.

Un servicio junto a la tumba se llevará a cabo en el Forest Hill Memorial Park a las 11:00 am del lunes 10 de febrero de 2020.

La familia recibirá amigos desde las 4:00 pm hasta las 6:00 pm el domingo en la funeraria Davidson, Lexington Chapel.

Eric nació en el condado de Davidson el 14 de abril de 2000 de Genaro Velázquez Beltrán y Hortencia Benavidez Arce. Era un hijo amoroso, hermano y tío cuyo recuerdo será atesorado para siempre.

Además de sus padres, su hermano, Genaro Velázquez, dejó de apreciar su memoria; tres hermanas, Yanilet Velazquez, Areida Velazquez y Amy Velazquez; su sobrino especial, Enricke Trejo; y su novia, Johana Palacios.

"¿Alguna vez vieron una estrella fugaz? Porque soy una estrella y estoy a punto de comenzar a disparar ... "

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