Eric Roddy Smith

He is survived by Missy, his loving wife of 22 years, and beloved daughters Kaylin and Avery, parents Pete and Judy Smith, brother Peter Smith and sisters Stacey Fernandez and Katie Yang as well as a large extended family and countless close friends.

Eric was born in Towson, Maryland and spent joyful summers in Sherwood Forest. His devotion to the Sherwood Forest camp was unparalleled. In June he, Missy and the girls fulfilled their dream to move permanently to Sherwood

Eric graduated from St. Paul’s School and Cornell University where he played lacrosse. He earned his J.D from Baltimore School of Law and an LLM in securities and financial regulations from Georgetown. He joined Venable in 2005 and became partner in 2011.

Eric was known for his loyalty, integrity and compassion and most of all for putting Missy, Kaylin, and Avery above all else.

Words cannot express how much Eric will be missed by all that knew and loved him.

A visitation for Eric will be held Friday, July 19, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at John M. Taylor Funeral Home, 147 DUKE OF GLOUCESTER ST, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401. A funeral service will occur Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at St John Neumann Church, 620 N Bestgate Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Eric's memory may be made to Sherwood Forest Boys and Girls Camp, 134 Sherwood Forest Road, Sherwood Forest, Maryland 21405 US, www.sfcamp.org.