Errick J. Smith

     Errick Jacob Smith was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 9, 1966. He was the third child born to the union of Ivory and Betty Smith.

     Errick was educated in Chicago public schools. He attended William h Ryder elementary School and graduated from Simeon vocational high School in 1984.

He received his associates in business from Taylor Business institute with a concentration and accounting. In 2001 he completed the certified nursing assistant program at prairie State college

     Errick accepted Christ at a young age and was baptized at Mount Aaron missionary Baptist Church. He later recommitted his life to Christ and joined Lagos Baptist Assembly in 1995 and remained a faithful member.

     Understanding the importance of giving back Errick became a member of King David Lodge number 100 and served in many offices in June 2014, brother Eric Smith had the highest honest bestowed upon him as that of honorary past master of King David Lodge number 100.

Errick was a loving and devoted family man. On August 1st, 1998 He married Yolanda pilot and their family quickly grew. In February 2000 Stephen became an older brother to Victoria. In February 2012 their family grew again as they welcome their niece Sierra.

Errick was a great protector and provider for his family. Eric was employed as a Cook county deputy sheriff for 14 years. Although he enjoyed his career as a deputy sheriff, his love and passion was real estate.

     Following his passion, Eric became a licensed Illinois real estate broker and opened EJS realty. Everyone who knew him could expect two things either he was selling you a house or encouraging you to become a entrepreneur. He was an avid reader and always encouraged others to read He loves serving and educating people about real estate. Many of his clients became personal friends.

     Errick peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday June 18th 2014 at 8:12 a.m., with his wife Yolanda and sister Cecelia by his side.

     Errick would be greeted in heaven by several family members including his earthly father Ivory Smith his mother-in-law Helen Banks his uncle Claude Grimes his sister-in-law Thea Banks and his grandmother Queen Victoria.

     He leaves the cherish his memory his loving wife Yolanda three children Steven Sierra and Victoria his mother Betty D Smith one sister Cecilia (Lamont) Palmer of Calumet City Illinois three brothers Frederick Smith of Chicago Derrick Smith of Griffin Indiana and Cederick Smith of Phoenix Arizona and One brother-in-law Michael Banks of Indianapolis along with many relatives and close friends