Eric B Mortimer

Eric Mortimer, age 88, passed away on April 8, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Eric was born on December 28, 1955 in Bronx, NY  to parents, Sedwick Mortimer and Ozie Lee Hill Mortimer. He proudly served in the military for two years and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.

Eric is survived by his life long partner, Lina Mortimer; his sisters Jacqueline Hunter and Denise, his Children, Anisah Teresa-Jane, Tommoraw (Ewat), Joylyn, Rickie Spivey, David, Tania, Azie. He is preceded in death by his Mother, Ozie Lee Hill Mortimer and Father, Sedwick Mortimer, and siblings  Theresa, Azie,  Edmond, Sedwick, Ewat, Johnny, Richard (Dickie), Muriel, Marjorie, Durrelle and his children Eric Jr. and Erica.  He leaves behind a legacy of twenty seven Grandchildren; several Great Grands, and several Great-Great Grands, and many Nieces and Nephews.

Eric was a great family man and loving father.  He enjoyed playing and betting the horses.  He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. 

 

I’m Free

Don't grieve for me for now I'm free.  I'm following the path God has laid you see. I took His hand when I heard His call.  I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day to laugh, to love, to work, or play.  Tasks left undone must stay that way.  I found peace at the close of day. If my parting has left a void then fill it with remembered joys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss. O yes, these things too, I will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.  My life's been full I savored much, good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief.  Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.  Lift up your hearts and peace to thee... God wanted me now.  He set me free.