Rickie Jarekus Smith, age 42

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Lost to gun violence on September 26, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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  • Nickname:
    7 lil rick, 2 much, ricochet
    1 Mr. Edgewood
    1 Mr. MJQ
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  • Number of children:
    7 1 daughter Rickia
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  • Personality:
    7 comedic, hilarious, very stern, talented, free spirited
    2 outspoken
    2 kind hearted
    2 confident
    2 family oriented
    2 life of the party
    2 fly dresser
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  • Comments:
    7 my cousin was talented
    7 my cousin looked just like his mom and had a great smile
    7 my cousin was a protector
    7 my cousin loved his family
    7 my cousin was the youngest of 2 children.
    7 my cousin stayed clean, wardrobe was on point
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