A Tribute to Elrico Smiley**A Tribute to Elrico Smiley**

It’s not always about titles or church endorsements. Sometimes, it’s about the kindness someone has shown you—the tears they turned into smiles and the hope they left behind in every heart they touched. Elrico Smiley was that kind of man.

He was a great uncle, admired for his fearless personality, his ability to engage with anyone, and his readiness for any task at hand. Elrico had a unique ministry—his passion for music, especially the beat of the drum. He was a master of his craft, and every rhythm he played sounded like a sermon from the soul.

Always dressed well, even when life got him down, he carried a smile that deserved a crown. Now, we hear the heavenly words of our Lord: “Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things.”

It’s not always about titles or church backing.
Sometimes it’s about the kindness someone has shown you—
the tears they turned into smiles,
the hope they left behind in every heart they touched.
Elrico Smiley was that kind of man.
A great uncle admired for his fearless personality,
his ability to talk to anyone,
and his gift of being always prepared for the task at hand.
Elrico had a different kind of ministry—
the beat of the drum.
He was a master at his craft,
and every rhythm he played spoke like a sermon from the soul.
Always dressed up, even when life had him down,
he carried a smile that deserves a crown.
And now, we hear the heavenly words of our Lord:
“Well done, thou good and faithful servant:
thou hast been faithful over a few things,