Worcester Co. Schools mourning loss of Board President

WORCESTER CO., Md. – Worcester County Public Schools are mourning the sudden loss of Board President Mr. Eric Cropper.

Superintendent Lou Taylor released the following statement on Cropper’s passing:

“Eric was part of the fabric of our school system long before he became a leader on our Board. He was a graduate of our schools, a father to three children in our schools, a husband to one of our Central Office leaders, and he was a friend to everyone he met. Eric was a kind soul, who brought his love for our schools to life through his work on our Board. He has given so much of his time and effort to our schools, and he undoubtedly would have continued to do so.”

A GoFundMe has been set up for the family by the school system to help offset the funeral costs for Cropper’s family as well as to contribute towards scholarships for his three children to attend college as a means of honoring his work in education. All proceeds will go directly to the Cropper family.

Taylor added, “We sincerely thank everyone who has already so graciously lent their support to the Cropper family, whether it be through donating, kind messages, or sending their love and prayers. We will continue to feel this loss for a long time to come, but we are grateful to see our community coming together in a way that honors Eric’s life and legacy.”