Mary E Nagy
The definition of Erik is eternal ruler/everlasting ruler, powerful, adventurous, fearless, and strong. All the things that were Erik. He was also kind, caring, and loving. You will be forever missed and loved.
Birth date: May 28, 1992 Death date: Apr 22, 2025
Erik Louis Smith (age 32) a beloved son and brother passed away unexpectedly on April 22, 2025. He was born May 28, 1992 in Royal Oak, Michigan to Arnold and Kathleen Smith. Erik is survived by his parents Arnold and Kathleen Smi Read Obituary
The definition of Erik is eternal ruler/everlasting ruler, powerful, adventurous, fearless, and strong. All the things that were Erik. He was also kind, caring, and loving. You will be forever missed and loved.
Cousins enjoying a good laugh!
It was a great privilege to be Erik’s Grandma. When he came to Kentucky for a visit, he had to have plenty of apples, not for him but for the deer and turkey. He would say “They’re hungry, Grandma!” Erik loved to be outside working on the farm. He was always eager to cut trees and clear out beaver dams. He enjoyed being taken for a ride on the ATV to look for treasures. I was gifted these treasures, they could be flowers, a large magnolia leaf or a turkey feather. I always told him, he’s “My Best Boy”. He was a true delight.
Erik walk just beyond the moon and wait for me.
Love you so much,
Grandma Judy.
We are so saddened with Eric's sudden passing. We believe it is a passing to eternal life with our loving God. We thank God for Eric's earthly life and now also for his heavenly life. We pray love and strength for the beautiful Smith family. Until we meet again, God bless us all. We're sorry we'll miss Eric's celebration of life. Love you, Celeste and Bruce Miedema.
I worked with Erik for many years at school and he was the absolute best. He had an amazing smile and a kind heart. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.