Eric Lamar Smith's Obituary
Eric Lamar Smith passed away on July 27, 2020, at the age of 52. Born October 21, 1967, in Tucson, Arizona to Patricia A. Tatum and the late Ira Smith III.
Eric attended Cholla High School where his love for football and baseball instilled a lifelong passion for sports. Eric loved singing, dancing, music, and poetry and was a gifted songwriter. He was funny, charismatic, and had a giving spirit.
Eric is survived by his daughter Yvonna (Clarissa) and son Derick, his mother Patricia, sisters; Tracy, Sherry (Trey), and Leila. Six nieces; Treshequa, Breana, Chasity, Brittany, Ashley and Ka'maria, and nephews Kenyatta and Joshua. His loving family in Texas includes his uncles, Bobby and Rodney, and his two aunts, Barbara Ann and Barbara Annette along with a host of cousins, relatives, and lifelong friends, who are also mourning his loss.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private funeral and burial will be held on Wednesday, August 5th, 2020 at Evergreen Mortuary. For those unable to attend in person, a live video stream will be available via Zoom.
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