Eric Carlson Anthony Tracey

March 19, 2021

Eric Carlson Anthony Tracey

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Eric Carlson Anthony Tracey, age 69, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021.

Eric was born January 24, 1952, in St Catherine, Jamaica. He was one of four children born to Ruthibelle and Luther Tracey. He was very proud of his Rastafarian/Jamaican heritage. He made sure his home was full of his culture and music. Eric settled his life in Chicago, Illinois where he met his wife, Anna. Shortly after they met, they made their way to Evanston, Illinois where they raised their family. Then later in life they moved to Des Moines, Iowa.

Eric served in the United States Marines. He later worked as a cab driver and a chef in the family daycare.

Our father enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids, playing music, building speakers, and making people happy with his DJing.

He is survived by his, wife, Anna; their children, Floyd and Jermaine Ezell, Remi Taylor, Isrel, Jamicha, Jashowa, Jahzinga, and Solomon Tracey; 30 grandchildren; 7 great-grandkids; his sister, Faye; a host of nieces and nephews.

Eric was preceded in death by his mother, father, brother Paul, and sister Audrey

Eric Tracey was known to many by Durks, Tracey, and by his kids as Pops! He was beloved by any and everyone that he came in contact with. He never had an unkind word to say about anyone. He spoke as though he was a philosopher. He always dished out great and yet simple advice to anyone that would listen. He was a great father with a big heart and a personality that no one could ever forget. Those that came in contact with our father will always remember every detail about him and how he touched their lives.

Pops will be forever missed. We were blessed to have had him in our lives for the short time he was here.

There will be a celebration of life on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., with military honors to be performed at 3:30 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Eric.

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