Mr. Eric Lee Smith of Trumann, departed this life on Friday, May 9, 2025 at  Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge, AR at the age of 40 years, 6 months and 18 days. Eric was born Sunday, October 21, 1984 in Jonesboro, AR.  He was a lifetime resident of Trumann and a supervisor with Ryder Trucking Company. He loved go-cart racing and casino gambling. He was preceded in death by his step dad, Mike Crittendon; grandparents, Irma Dean Smith, Charles E. Smith, Peggy Owens and Lester Bradford. He is survived by his wife, Stacy Carter Smith of the home; two daughters, Erica Smith and Jayda Smith; his father, Kevin Smith of Trumann; his mother, Tina Bradford Crittendon of Trumann; one sister, Tyler Lancaster of Trumann; and two brothers, Aaron Crittendon of Kansas City, MO and Michael Crittendon of Branson, MO. The family will receive friends Sunday, May 18th from 3:00 til 5:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann.  A Celebration of Life will be Monday, May 19th at 1:30 p.m.  with Ralph Guthrie officiating.  Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery in Jonesboro, AR.      Pallbearers are: Matt Mabe, Jeff Thomas, Shawn Brooks, David Brooks, Chanley Purttman, Gary Stout, Ayden Vick and  Garren Ward.  Honorary pallbearers are: Nathan “Bubba” Carter  Kevin Smith and James Evans. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.