Eric Jon Smith, 52, passed away on February 21, 2024 at his home in Davenport, Iowa.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Monday, March 4, 2023 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, with a graveside service to follow at 1:00 pm at Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island. Those wishing to attend the graveside service can meet at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030 7th Ave, Rock Island by 12:30 pm. Memorials may be left in care of the family for an organization to be designated at a later date.

Eric was born May 18, 1971 to Jon and JoEvelyn (Eggimann) Smith.

Eric graduated from Kewanee High School, Class of 1989. He enlisted in the Kewanee National Guard Armory in May 1989.

While serving he was deployed to active duty in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Eric was proud to be a Soldier and to serve the People of the United States.

Eric is survived by his children, Kayli, Kaleb, Kody, Tyson, Mia and Silas; grandson, Weston; parents, Jon (Brenda) Smith; brother, Christopher (Nicole) Smith; grandparents, Pat (Sam) Henson; aunts, Lauri (Dave) Mueller and Lisa Smith; and uncles, David Smith and Ed (Betty) Eggimann.

Eric was reunited in Heaven with his mom, JoEvelyn. We can only imagine the wonderful embrace that they shared.

Eric was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, paternal grandfather and uncle, Terry Smith.

Eric loved his kids and his dog, Capone.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.wheelanpressly.com.