Robert Thomas Erickson, 65 of Leonardtown, MD passed away Sunday, July 17, 2011 in Johnstown, PA. Robert was born on June 2, 1946 in Provo, Utah and was raised in Springville, Utah.

He obtained the rank of Eagle in the Boy Scouts of America at the age of 14. He is a graduate of Springville High School. Robert attended Brigham Young University and obtained a Bachelors Degree in Accounting. He joined the United States Army after graduating from BYU; he served during the Vietnam War. After serving in the U.S. army, Robert attended George Washington University and received a Masters of Business Administration.

Robert was an entrepreneur and has been involved in various aspects of the home building business over the past 30 years. Throughout this time, he also actively pursued the accounting business as a Certified Public Accountant on a part-time basis and in the past 16 years on a full time basis with his own accounting practice.

Family, church, and service define Robert's life. He is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and he has been an active participant in many aspects of the church over his lifetime. Service performed in the church includes the following: Temple Ordinance Worker, Stake Young Men's Leader, Stake High Councilor, Counselor in the Ward Bishopric, Elders Quorum President, Primary Teacher, and Seminary Teacher. Robert was very dedicated to his family and loved ones and took advantage of many opportunities throughout his life to do things with his family, such as family trips to Israel, Denmark, Ecuador, Argentina, and various Church historic sites throughout the mid-west. Robert also enjoyed many outdoor activities with his children and grandchildren such as biking, hiking and camping.

Robert was well known for his wit and good sense of humor. He always looked for opportunities to serve others. He always found a way to get things done despite any obstacle. He had the opportunity to touch many people's lives; he was truly a man of God and loved by his family and friends. He will be dearly missed.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred LeRoy and Alice Lucile Erickson, and sister Elaine Erickson.

Robert is survived by his devoted, eternal companion Gayla Clark Erickson; daughter Kristin Ramon; and son Thomas Erickson. He is also survived by a brother, two sisters, and 6 grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Friday, July 22, 2011 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 22747 Old Rolling Road, California, MD. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 11:00 am at the same location. Interment will follow at the Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that any contributions be directed to either the Humanitarian aid Fund or the Perpetual Education fund, www.ldsphilanthropies.org.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.