Obituary for Erick T. Myrick
Erick Travis Myrick, loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend made his transition in the early hours of January 23, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Erick was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 25, 1971, to Everett Myrick and Judith (Walker) Myrick. Erick was baptized at an early age at Lutheran Resurrection Church. In 1981, the family moved to Bolingbrook, Illinois where the children were raised.
While growing up in Bolingbrook, Erick found his love of playing sports which included baseball, basketball, football and wrestling. Some of his closest friends in 2023 were friends he met while growing up there. Erick graduated from Bolingbrook High School and would pursue his dreams and goals by attending Lincoln College on a partial wrestling scholarship. Erick was a member of the 1991 National Wrestling Championship Team. After Lincoln College, Erick would attend Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois to continue wrestling as well as majoring in Computer Science. While at Illinois State University, Erick would pledge and become a member of the greatest fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Epsilon Chi Chapter a.k.a. Wild EX Fall of 1993 S.S.H.A.F.T. At Illinois State is where Erick obtained lifetime friendships and bonds with many people.
Erick was always the life of the party, and his sense of humor was bar none. If he liked you, then he loved you. If he ate, then you ate. Erick took care of his friends and family no matter what the situation was. He treated strangers the same way as if he had known them for decades.
Erick was employed with Chase Bank for 17 years. He was deemed as a respected, dependable and exceptional Team Lead. He was also an avid Cubs fan.
Erick was preceded in death by his mother, Judith Myrick; brother, Anthony Myrick; father, Everett Myrick; nieces, Jazmin and Janice Myrick.
Erick leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Tajuana Myrick; sons, Erick, Jr., Tyrese and Tyjuan; brothers, Everett and Jumaane Myrick, Vernell McCoy; sisters; Shantel Waajid and Dawn Carter; grandchildren, Angelo and Ta’nylah; nephews, Anthony Jr, Rashaad, Jaidyn, Jordan, Prestige and Mason; nieces, Chrstalyn, Erykalyn, Justiss and Thalia; aunts, Andrea Jackson and Hallie Frazier; uncles, Bobby Myrick and Maurice Walker; first cousins, Saudia Williams, Rassaan Lusk, Kevin Jackson, Todd Jackson, Nicole Fountain, Quiana Newton, and Antoinette Polk; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Deacon Joe and Toni Gray; and a host of relatives and friends.
TRIBUTE TO MY HUSBAND
Boo,
I could write a book about our love. The time and memories we shared are irreplaceable. You were loving, funny, smart, sarcastic and a lot to deal with. LOL! I want to thank you for being a loving husband, father, friend, Papa and so much more. You were a real man who held his family and friends down. My heart is broken! My life will never be the same! I find some peace knowing that you no longer must endure any pain. You promised me that you would fight to the very end, and you were a man of your word! So here is my promise to you, you can rest now baby, I got it from here! I promise to hold everything down and make you proud! I love you with every fiber of my being! No one could ever take your place!
Love Always,
Your Wife
Erick was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 25, 1971, to Everett Myrick and Judith (Walker) Myrick. Erick was baptized at an early age at Lutheran Resurrection Church. In 1981, the family moved to Bolingbrook, Illinois where the children were raised.
While growing up in Bolingbrook, Erick found his love of playing sports which included baseball, basketball, football and wrestling. Some of his closest friends in 2023 were friends he met while growing up there. Erick graduated from Bolingbrook High School and would pursue his dreams and goals by attending Lincoln College on a partial wrestling scholarship. Erick was a member of the 1991 National Wrestling Championship Team. After Lincoln College, Erick would attend Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois to continue wrestling as well as majoring in Computer Science. While at Illinois State University, Erick would pledge and become a member of the greatest fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Epsilon Chi Chapter a.k.a. Wild EX Fall of 1993 S.S.H.A.F.T. At Illinois State is where Erick obtained lifetime friendships and bonds with many people.
Erick was always the life of the party, and his sense of humor was bar none. If he liked you, then he loved you. If he ate, then you ate. Erick took care of his friends and family no matter what the situation was. He treated strangers the same way as if he had known them for decades.
Erick was employed with Chase Bank for 17 years. He was deemed as a respected, dependable and exceptional Team Lead. He was also an avid Cubs fan.
Erick was preceded in death by his mother, Judith Myrick; brother, Anthony Myrick; father, Everett Myrick; nieces, Jazmin and Janice Myrick.
Erick leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Tajuana Myrick; sons, Erick, Jr., Tyrese and Tyjuan; brothers, Everett and Jumaane Myrick, Vernell McCoy; sisters; Shantel Waajid and Dawn Carter; grandchildren, Angelo and Ta’nylah; nephews, Anthony Jr, Rashaad, Jaidyn, Jordan, Prestige and Mason; nieces, Chrstalyn, Erykalyn, Justiss and Thalia; aunts, Andrea Jackson and Hallie Frazier; uncles, Bobby Myrick and Maurice Walker; first cousins, Saudia Williams, Rassaan Lusk, Kevin Jackson, Todd Jackson, Nicole Fountain, Quiana Newton, and Antoinette Polk; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Deacon Joe and Toni Gray; and a host of relatives and friends.
TRIBUTE TO MY HUSBAND
Boo,
I could write a book about our love. The time and memories we shared are irreplaceable. You were loving, funny, smart, sarcastic and a lot to deal with. LOL! I want to thank you for being a loving husband, father, friend, Papa and so much more. You were a real man who held his family and friends down. My heart is broken! My life will never be the same! I find some peace knowing that you no longer must endure any pain. You promised me that you would fight to the very end, and you were a man of your word! So here is my promise to you, you can rest now baby, I got it from here! I promise to hold everything down and make you proud! I love you with every fiber of my being! No one could ever take your place!
Love Always,
Your Wife