Errol J. Smith, Sr.

We are celebrating the life of Errol J. Smith Sr., better known as Fago in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the land of his birth.  Fago was the Son of the late Ugy (Elma) Walker and Eddie Jeffers (in Canada).  He was born in Layou St. Vincent on March 25, 1954 and lived there until he migrated to the United States in 1974 where he lived until his passing.

Fago attended the Layou Government (elementary/middle) school and was an excellent cricketer and an outstanding athlete.  He attended St. Martin all boys' secondary (high) school.  After migrating to the USA he completed his high school education and became a graduate of Ballou High School.

Fago was a loving husband to Cristeen Hendrickson-Smith for 37 years and a loving father to 4 children: Dorrie, Curlyn, Elaine and Errol Jr. aka EJ; 12 grandchildren: Martinque, Jamia, Janiyah, Jabriyah, Journee, Elijah, Donovan, Jelani, Bryce, Myles, Isiah, Tyler and 1 great grandchild Santana.  He had 14 siblings: Glenroy (Glenn), Lexington (Lex), Kendall, Ricky, Gerald (Gerry), Martin, Elizabeth (Liz), Sandra, Marcia in USA; Celina, Lester, Bennie, Chris and Bert in Canada; step-father Francis Walker in USA and mother-in-law Olive Hendrickson in Layou, St. Vincent.

Fago loved to entertain, especially putting together last minute parties with his collection of old school records which he still possessed.  He was a very easy going, laid-back and caring person.  He was a die-hard fan of the Washington Redskins and the Wizards.  He enjoyed spending time with his best Friend John Smith Jr. (Foots).

Fago worked at People’s (CVS) drug store distribution center for 9 years, and over 29 years at the National Institution of Health (NIH) until his illness.  In the early morning of Saturday January 9, 2016, Fago was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

He leaves to mourn his wife, children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, step father, mother in-law, 6 aunts: Vilna (Venice), Vena, Elaine, Zeta, Ena, Jean (Arthlyn) and 11 Uncles: Kenneth (Ken), Ralph (Ralphie), Selwyn, Alfred (Sonny), Noel, Floris, Micah (Mike), Dennis, Clem, Conrad,  and Everad; several nephews and nieces; god children; Son In-laws: Antonio, Lester and Kevin; Brother In-laws and Sister In-Laws including: Veronica (Vee), Curlyn, (Girle) , Catherine (Tita) and  Emine; lots of cousins including the exceptional Linda and Cheryl.