Eric Michael Workman, 26, of Ivydale, entered into rest August 31, 2012, in Charleston, WV, of injuries suffered in a police incident in Wallback, WV, on August 28th.
Born on March 29, 1986, in Charleston, he was the son of George and Connie Workman of Ivydale.
He was a graduate of Clay County High School and West Virginia State University. During his time at West Virginia State, he was a member of the WV State Baseball Team, Player of the Year for 2009, Hitter of the Year, and 2nd Team All American.
Eric was a WV State Trooper, a member of the WV State Police Honor Guard, WV Troopers Association, Elk River Musky Club and Big Knob Hunt Club.
Eric was an organ donor, and although his life was cut short here on this earth, because of his ultimate sacrifice many will live richer and fuller lives.
In addition to his parents, Eric is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Rebecca and Josh King of Wallback; nephew, Aiden King; maternal grandmother, Hallie (Corrine) Woods of Ivydale; aunts, Susie (John) Sears of Ivydale and Tammy (Kenny) Wilmoth of Pension, TN; uncle, Bobby Woods of Ivydale.
Visitation will be Tuesday, September 4, from 1 to 9 pm at Clay County High School. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 pm Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at the Charleston Civic Center, Charleston. Burial will follow in the Workman family Cemetery, Ivydale.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
On-line memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, is honored to be serving the Workman family.
Trooper Eric Workman and Corporal Marshall Bailey were shot and killed after they stopped a vehicle for reckless driving at the commuter parking lot adjacent to I-79, in Clay County, at approximately 8:30 pm.
The troopers determined the subject was intoxicated and placed him under arrest and hancuffed in front of his body. The subject was searched and placed in the back of the patrol car when he was able to reach a concealed 9mm pistol that was not discovered in the search. He shot both troopers inside of the vehicle and took Corporal Bailey's service weapon.
After climbing out of the vehicle he shot a tow truck driver who had been called to the scene to impound his car. The tow truck driver was able to get away from the scene and call for help.
The subject then fled on foot and set up an ambush in a ditch. He later opened fire on officers from multiple agencies who responded to the scene, wounding a Roane County deputy in the arm, hand, and stomach. The responding officers returned fire, killing the subject.
Corporal Bailey succumbed to his wounds at the scene. Trooper Workman was transported to CAMC General Hospital where he remained on life support until succumbing to his wounds two days later.
Trooper Workman had served with the West Virginia State Police for 20 months.
Born on March 29, 1986, in Charleston, he was the son of George and Connie Workman of Ivydale.
He was a graduate of Clay County High School and West Virginia State University. During his time at West Virginia State, he was a member of the WV State Baseball Team, Player of the Year for 2009, Hitter of the Year, and 2nd Team All American.
Eric was a WV State Trooper, a member of the WV State Police Honor Guard, WV Troopers Association, Elk River Musky Club and Big Knob Hunt Club.
Eric was an organ donor, and although his life was cut short here on this earth, because of his ultimate sacrifice many will live richer and fuller lives.
In addition to his parents, Eric is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Rebecca and Josh King of Wallback; nephew, Aiden King; maternal grandmother, Hallie (Corrine) Woods of Ivydale; aunts, Susie (John) Sears of Ivydale and Tammy (Kenny) Wilmoth of Pension, TN; uncle, Bobby Woods of Ivydale.
Visitation will be Tuesday, September 4, from 1 to 9 pm at Clay County High School. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 pm Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at the Charleston Civic Center, Charleston. Burial will follow in the Workman family Cemetery, Ivydale.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
On-line memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, is honored to be serving the Workman family.
Trooper Eric Workman and Corporal Marshall Bailey were shot and killed after they stopped a vehicle for reckless driving at the commuter parking lot adjacent to I-79, in Clay County, at approximately 8:30 pm.
The troopers determined the subject was intoxicated and placed him under arrest and hancuffed in front of his body. The subject was searched and placed in the back of the patrol car when he was able to reach a concealed 9mm pistol that was not discovered in the search. He shot both troopers inside of the vehicle and took Corporal Bailey's service weapon.
After climbing out of the vehicle he shot a tow truck driver who had been called to the scene to impound his car. The tow truck driver was able to get away from the scene and call for help.
The subject then fled on foot and set up an ambush in a ditch. He later opened fire on officers from multiple agencies who responded to the scene, wounding a Roane County deputy in the arm, hand, and stomach. The responding officers returned fire, killing the subject.
Corporal Bailey succumbed to his wounds at the scene. Trooper Workman was transported to CAMC General Hospital where he remained on life support until succumbing to his wounds two days later.
Trooper Workman had served with the West Virginia State Police for 20 months.
Eric Michael Workman, 26, of Ivydale, entered into rest August 31, 2012, in Charleston, WV, of injuries suffered in a police incident in Wallback, WV, on August 28th.
Born on March 29, 1986, in Charleston, he was the son of George and Connie Workman of Ivydale.
He was a graduate of Clay County High School and West Virginia State University. During his time at West Virginia State, he was a member of the WV State Baseball Team, Player of the Year for 2009, Hitter of the Year, and 2nd Team All American.
Eric was a WV State Trooper, a member of the WV State Police Honor Guard, WV Troopers Association, Elk River Musky Club and Big Knob Hunt Club.
Eric was an organ donor, and although his life was cut short here on this earth, because of his ultimate sacrifice many will live richer and fuller lives.
In addition to his parents, Eric is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Rebecca and Josh King of Wallback; nephew, Aiden King; maternal grandmother, Hallie (Corrine) Woods of Ivydale; aunts, Susie (John) Sears of Ivydale and Tammy (Kenny) Wilmoth of Pension, TN; uncle, Bobby Woods of Ivydale.
Visitation will be Tuesday, September 4, from 1 to 9 pm at Clay County High School. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 pm Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at the Charleston Civic Center, Charleston. Burial will follow in the Workman family Cemetery, Ivydale.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
On-line memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, is honored to be serving the Workman family.
Trooper Eric Workman and Corporal Marshall Bailey were shot and killed after they stopped a vehicle for reckless driving at the commuter parking lot adjacent to I-79, in Clay County, at approximately 8:30 pm.
The troopers determined the subject was intoxicated and placed him under arrest and hancuffed in front of his body. The subject was searched and placed in the back of the patrol car when he was able to reach a concealed 9mm pistol that was not discovered in the search. He shot both troopers inside of the vehicle and took Corporal Bailey's service weapon.
After climbing out of the vehicle he shot a tow truck driver who had been called to the scene to impound his car. The tow truck driver was able to get away from the scene and call for help.
The subject then fled on foot and set up an ambush in a ditch. He later opened fire on officers from multiple agencies who responded to the scene, wounding a Roane County deputy in the arm, hand, and stomach. The responding officers returned fire, killing the subject.
Corporal Bailey succumbed to his wounds at the scene. Trooper Workman was transported to CAMC General Hospital where he remained on life support until succumbing to his wounds two days later.
Trooper Workman had served with the West Virginia State Police for 20 months.
Born on March 29, 1986, in Charleston, he was the son of George and Connie Workman of Ivydale.
He was a graduate of Clay County High School and West Virginia State University. During his time at West Virginia State, he was a member of the WV State Baseball Team, Player of the Year for 2009, Hitter of the Year, and 2nd Team All American.
Eric was a WV State Trooper, a member of the WV State Police Honor Guard, WV Troopers Association, Elk River Musky Club and Big Knob Hunt Club.
Eric was an organ donor, and although his life was cut short here on this earth, because of his ultimate sacrifice many will live richer and fuller lives.
In addition to his parents, Eric is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Rebecca and Josh King of Wallback; nephew, Aiden King; maternal grandmother, Hallie (Corrine) Woods of Ivydale; aunts, Susie (John) Sears of Ivydale and Tammy (Kenny) Wilmoth of Pension, TN; uncle, Bobby Woods of Ivydale.
Visitation will be Tuesday, September 4, from 1 to 9 pm at Clay County High School. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 pm Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at the Charleston Civic Center, Charleston. Burial will follow in the Workman family Cemetery, Ivydale.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
On-line memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, is honored to be serving the Workman family.
Trooper Eric Workman and Corporal Marshall Bailey were shot and killed after they stopped a vehicle for reckless driving at the commuter parking lot adjacent to I-79, in Clay County, at approximately 8:30 pm.
The troopers determined the subject was intoxicated and placed him under arrest and hancuffed in front of his body. The subject was searched and placed in the back of the patrol car when he was able to reach a concealed 9mm pistol that was not discovered in the search. He shot both troopers inside of the vehicle and took Corporal Bailey's service weapon.
After climbing out of the vehicle he shot a tow truck driver who had been called to the scene to impound his car. The tow truck driver was able to get away from the scene and call for help.
The subject then fled on foot and set up an ambush in a ditch. He later opened fire on officers from multiple agencies who responded to the scene, wounding a Roane County deputy in the arm, hand, and stomach. The responding officers returned fire, killing the subject.
Corporal Bailey succumbed to his wounds at the scene. Trooper Workman was transported to CAMC General Hospital where he remained on life support until succumbing to his wounds two days later.
Trooper Workman had served with the West Virginia State Police for 20 months.
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