Rickie Jarekus Smith, age 42

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

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  • Nickname:
    10 lil rick, 2 much, ricochet
    5 Mr. Edgewood
    4 Mr. MJQ
  • Number of children:
    10 1 daughter Rickia
  • Personality:
    11 comedic, hilarious, very stern, talented, free spirited
    5 outspoken
    6 kind hearted
    6 confident
    6 family oriented
    6 life of the party
    6 fly dresser
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  • Comments:
    11 my cousin was talented
    11 my cousin looked just like his mom and had a great smile
    11 my cousin was a protector
    11 my cousin loved his family
    11 my cousin was the youngest of 2 children.
    11 my cousin stayed clean, wardrobe was on point

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