James ERIC Bauner, 37, of Savannah, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at his home.

Eric was born in Savannah and was employed at Colonial Oil.  He enjoyed celebrating life with friends and family, trying different kinds of foods, the outdoors, traveling, and making people laugh.  He loved his family and spending time with Brayden and Gavin.

Survivors include his parents, Carol and Otto Bauner, Jr.; siblings, Carolyn Atkinson (Jeremy), Christina Lee (Jamie) and Otto Bauner, III; family, Tina Battle-Hern (Nicholas), Brayden and Gavin, Jason Bland, Jr., Georgette Battle (Grams). Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and his belove Zues.

The visitation will be from 10 until 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 11, ^, 2021 at the funeral home.  The funeral will follow at 11 a.m. in the chapel of the funeral home with burial to follow at Bonaventure Cemetery.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – WEST CHATHAM CHAPEL – 901 W. Hwy. 80 – Pooler, GA  (912) 748-2444