Eric Hugh Smith was born September 20, 1964 to Stella and Nelson “Jack” Smith at St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Charles, MO. He leaves behind his parents Stella and Nelson “Jack” Smith. Siblings: Susan Hoernschemeyer (Mike Kuechler), Mark Smith, Joel Smith (Diane), Annie Dunavan (Michael) and Sarah Taylor (John Anderson). Nieces and Nephews: Joshua Givens (Ashley Pease), Jamie Rosenburg, Darrell Givens, Melanie Cook (Mike), Haley Shaeffer (Jordan), Luke Smith and Logan Smith. He also leaves behind Aunt, Dorothy Menge, Uncle, Everett Gabel, and great nieces and nephews: Madelyn Givens, Maggie, Millie and Maeve Cook, Carter Givens, Alexis Peterson and many cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Nelson and Ola Smith, and Hugh and Neoma Lavelle, Aunts, Jean Irvine, Jean Schneider, Alice Gabel and Delores LaVelle, Uncles, Michael Kessinger, Bob Schneider, Jerry and Tommy LaVelle, Cousins, Ken LaVelle and Tod Melton, and Nephew Henry Dunavan.
Eric graduated from Francis Howell High School in 1985. He loved school and all of his teachers and classmates. Eric lived for many years in a Community Living home with his best friend and housemate Mark Marshall and housemates, Don Melton and Mike Wood.
Eric went to the Lonning Center daily where he performed volunteer activities in the community which included delivering Meals on Wheels, helping at the Salvation Army, shopping for the Developmental Disabilities Resource Board and Community Living, and delivering mail to Community Living facilities.
Community Living and the Lonning Center have given Eric exceptional care and love throughout the years. He loved having his own home and independence.
Eric was a happy man who loved people and people loved him. His smile and laugh lit up the room. He remembered everyone’s name and often gave compliments, especially to the ladies in his life. He loved classic rock, SpongeBob SquarePants, bowling, chocolate, McDonald’s, fountain Diet Pepsi and Yoohoo Chocolate Drink. Eric loved sports, especially Cardinals Baseball and Ram’s Football. Wearing sports attire is welcome at the visitation and funeral.
Eric was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to
Community Living Inc.