Eric Smith was eighteen years old when he passed away. He died on July, 27th 2011 in Clear Water, Florida. Eric was on vacation in Florida with his family when he was brutally attacked by two sharks while tubing in the ocean.
Eric was born on May, 8th 1993 in Normal, Illinois. Eric’s parent’s names are Evan and Elizabeth Smith; he has a younger sister, Emma, who is eight years younger than him. His family was always very proud of him and his accomplishments. Eric always loved playing baseball and his baseball team had just won state. Then he graduated from Bloomington Normal High School class 2011. After the summer he was planning on attending Illinois State University in fall 2011 to play baseball and study business there. Aside from baseball Eric was also involved in many other things in high school, he was a part of a volunteering club, a part of student council and the National Honors Society. Eric was a very smart student and always applied himself in school. What is most memorable about Eric is his caring towards others. Eric was very giving and willing to help others before himself. Eric is loved and will be greatly missed.
Eric Smith is survived by his parents, Evan and Elizabeth Smith and sibling Ellen Smith.
The funeral service will be held at Elm View Mortuary, on the 30th of July, 2011.
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