Mr. Erik Lamont Ponton Sr.

Mr. Erik Lamont Ponton, Sr., son of Willie Ponton, Sr. and the late Ruth Sophronia Ponton of Newport News, Va. transitioned Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Canterbury Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Henrico, VA.  He was raised in Newport News, VA and was the youngest of five children.  He graduated from Denbigh High School in 1990.

Erik was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and loved remote control cars.  Following high school, Erik drove trucks for many years.  He was a true believer in God and sought His guidance daily.  He also loved his family immensely and was a great father, son, brother, and uncle.

Erik is survived by his father Willie Ponton, Sr. (Alfreda) of Yorktown, Va.; sons Erik Lamont Ponton, Jr. and Myles Xavier Ponton of Suffolk, Va; brothers Michael E. Ponton and Roderick Ponton, Sr. of Newport News, Va; sister Marsha E. Ponton of Hampton, Va.; “sister n love” Melinda L. Ponton of Newport News, Va.  Erik is also survived by his stepbrother Jonathan Whitehead of Yorktown, Va.

In addition to his siblings, Erik is survived by sister-in-law Linda Ponton of Newport News, Va.; five nephews, four nieces, two great-nieces and four great-nephews; dear friends Rahman, Bryan, and Troy; special cousin Melvin Gross of Hampton, Va.; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins who loved him dearly.  Erik is now reunited with his mother, Ruth Sophronia Ponton and brother Willie Ponton, Jr.

It is the desire of the Ponton family that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

The family of Mr. Erik L. Ponton Sr. has entrusted his final care to C. C. Carter Funeral Home.

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