Eric Acevedo, 28, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away on July 17, 2012 at his home. He was born in Brownsville, Texas on July 18, 1983 to Felipe and Olivia Rodriguez Acevedo.Funeral services will be held at Melancons Funeral Home in Nederland on Friday, July 20, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., Rev. Eloy Castro officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Port Arthur. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at the funeral home.Eric is survived by his parents, Felipe and Olivia Acevedo of Port Arthur sister, Cynthia Gonzales of Port Arthur 5 brother, Felipe Acevedo, Jr., Ernie Acevedo, Eleazar Acevedo, Edelmiro Acevedo, and Elio Acevedo, all of Port Arthur and several nieces and nephews.