Edrick G Elie

Edrick Germaine Elie, 47, of South Bend, IN, died unexpectedly, Saturday, December 30, 2023, due to health complications. Edrick was born June 29, 1976, in Alexandria, LA where he resided with his maternal grandparents until he moved to South Bend at the age of 14. Edrick enrolled into South Bend Community Schools when he moved to South Bend. He also attended a couple of trade schools throughout his life. If you knew Edrick, you knew he could draw very well, a trait he picked up from his father. Edrick was a “self-proclaimed skilled handyman and mechanic at heart!” He worked various jobs throughout his life, one position that he was proud to hold was Team Lead at a local Jiffy Lube as it allowed him to work on cars. Edrick loved cracking jokes, giving people wet willies, and just enjoying life. He had a smile that was goofy and contagious at the same time. He loved food, he was known as the “human garbage disposal” because he would go to anyone’s house and eat leftovers no matter how long they may have been in there. Edrick left an everlasting mark on all he encountered as he had a way to make people laugh and feel loved. Edrick leaves to cherish his memories, his loving partner, Rochelle (Wonk) Quinn of South Bend, IN. His seven children, Erica Elie, of South Bend, IN, Journee Elie of Slidell, LA, Edrick Elie Jr., Edriana Elie, Trevon Quinn, Dametri Elie, and Bryce Blackmon all of South Bend, IN. Bonus children, Tony Horston, Tonisha Horston, and Alley Diggins of South Bend, IN. Eight grandchildren, Aiko Elie, Alaynah Elie, Amariana Quinn, Amaiana Quinn, Amortre Quinn, Aiyhr Alsanders, Alvin Alsanders III, and Aiyahn Alsanders. His mother Pamela Elie (Herman) of South Bend, IN. Maternal grandmother, Evelyn Elie of Alexandria, LA. Brother, Demetrius Dillard Sr. (Keimisha) of Indianapolis, IN. Four sisters, Nikki Elie, TocCara Dillard (Jason), and Kuristen Dillard of South Bend, IN and Tameka Carpenter of Waxahchie, TX. Seven aunts, Cheryl Reed of South Bend, IN. Sharon Carpenter, Brenda (Derrick) Johnson, Keyna (Michael) Turner, Jackie (Walter) Hammond, Anna (Jeff) Caffery all of Alexandria, LA, and Pamela (Doug) Daniels of Waldorf, Maryland. Three uncles Eric (Kim) Eli of Arlington, TX, Marlon (Paula) Eli, and Malcolm (Stephanie) Carpenter of Baton Rouge, LA. Along with a host of family and friends that loved him dearly. Edrick was preceded in death by his wife, Cherise Diggins-Elie.

His father Henry (BayBay) Carpenter Jr... Paternal grandparents Henry Sr. and Donna Carpenter and maternal grandfather Audrey James Elie. Aunt Angela (BayBay) Fuller. Uncles Troy (Troy Boy) Elie and Darryl (Boosie) Carpenter. Services will be Saturday, January 13th, at Laymen Chapel CME Church in South Bend, IN. Viewing 10:00 A.M. with services starting at 11:00 A.M. Reverend Lonell Hudson of Greater New Jerusalem MB Church will officiate. Burial to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in South Bend, IN. Arrangements entrusted to www.BoydandSonFuneralHome.com  where condolences may be shared.

Service January 13, 2024

10AM Viewing 

11AM Service 

Laymen Chapel CME Church 

Mt. Pleasant Cemetery

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