Eric Lee Smith

October 21, 1984 - May 9, 2025

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.