Clarence "Kelly" LeAnder Erickson of Lompoc died Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at the age of 45.

Kelly was born April 7, 1978, in Santa Barbara, California to LeAnder and Judi Erickson.  He attended Santa Ynez High School and Delta High School.  He was employed as a truck driver.  He enjoyed country music, riding his Harley, poker, karaoke, fishing, hiking, and camping.

Kelly had a big personality and an infectious laugh.  He made friends wherever he went.  He will be missed by friends and family alike.

Along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, he leaves behind his mother Judi, his daughter Caitlin (Kyle); grandchildren Isabella, Auriyah, Everleigh and Paisley; his fiancée Stephanie and her children Kiana (Justin), Jared (Talon) and Kyra; his brother Lonnie (Susan), niece Rylee (Garret), nephews Clayson (Kayleigh) and Rhett; his sister Terri (Wes) nephew Travis, nephew Wesley (Jodi), niece Jessica (Christopher) and nephew Wyatt; his sister Tammy (Kevin) niece Melissa (Jesus), niece Mila and nephew Cruz, nephew Kyle (Brittnee) nephew Talon, niece Melodi, niece Theresa (Branden) nephew Christopher, niece April; his sister-in-law Cathie, nephews Brian and Justin.

Kelly was preceded in death by his father LeAnder, his brother Larry, his grandparents Leif and Marie Erickson, Alfred and Marie Hoof, as well as other aunts, uncles, and cousins.

"Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure.  You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure."

The celebration of Kelly's life will be on Saturday, February 3, from 1-5 pm at the American Legion Post 211, 626 North H Street in Lompoc.