Erik Scott Lake, Jr.
April 22, 2022 ~ April 22, 2022
Erik Scott Lake, Jr., the infant son of Jealinsa (Jean) and Erik Scott Lake, was born at Community South Hospital on April 22, 2022, at 11:56 AM. He weighed 8.7 ounces and was 9 inches long. Baby Erik had his mommy’s nose, his daddy’s face shape and lips, incredibly long legs and feet (little iguana toes!), and sausage fingers just like his grandpa Scott.
Up until April 22, Erik and Jealinsa experienced a very healthy pregnancy except for the occasional fits with morning sickness. Baby Erik loved when his mommy ate any Chinese food, chiletti, and eggs. When not at work, Erik and Jealinsa loved to relax and talk to baby Erik whom they fondly called “Shmokah”. At the last ultrasound, baby Erik waved to his mom and dad. A fighting spirit, baby Erik had a very strong heart. The memory of his short, but very meaningful life will live on in all those who anticipated his arrival. To commemorate baby Erik’s life, Jealinsa and Erik released balloons at Craig Park in Greenwood.
He only knew lots of love while he was here, experiencing lots of cuddles and snuggles from his family members.
Along with his parents, baby Erik is survived by a big sister who was very excited about his arrival, Crystal Lake. Other family members include his paternal grandparents, Lynn (Scott) Fager and Scott Lake; his maternal grandparents, Jean Marie Louis Jean and Lisenene Jean Alezu; paternal great grandparents, Jane Lake, Connie King, and Roy (Margaret) Cartledge; aunts and uncles, Melissa (Joe) Penter, Taylor Wright, Gethro Jean (Sandy Pierre Jean), Junior (Darpha) Jean, Grace Melissa Jean, Rebecca Jean Etienne (Gregory Mack Etienne), and Louise Jean; cousins, Roy McKen Etienne, Junipha Jean, Mason Penter, and Kenedi Penter.
Holding him in heaven, baby Erik was preceded in death by his paternal great grandfather, Bradley Lake.
The funeral service for baby Erik will begin at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 29, 2022, in the chapel at O’Riley-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, 6107 South East Street, Indianapolis, IN. 46227, with visitation there beginning at 10:00 AM Friday. Following the funeral service, Burial will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. In loving memory of baby Erik, please consider making a memorial contribution in his name to Love, Lucas at www.LoveLucas.org or by mailing donations directly to P.O. Box 17521, Indianapolis, Indiana 46217. Please visit www.ORileyBranson.com to leave an online condolence for baby Erik’s family.
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I am truly sorry for your loss Loss of your baby is heartbreaking My condolences to you and your family My thoughts and prayers are with you .
I am very sorry about your sweet little baby boy. I will be praying for all your family.
Sista I understand ur pain of ur family in the difficult moment And I know ur flesh and ur heart faileth ! but one thing you should usually remember, God is the strength of your heart, and your portion forever. Condolences to Jakes family, love u.
Aunt Melissa loves you so very much my sweet nephew. I will forever cherish spending time with you while you were here. You have a piece of my heart to keep with you until we meet again.
I know it’s really hard for you in this moment, but lord will help through everything.
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. I am so sorry for your loss.
Ke BonDye rekonfote nou e ba nou kouraj, anpil lanmou pou nou. Mwen renmen nou, Nap toujou priye pou nou Gras BonDye kouvri nou.
Bye little cousin I love you and you will always in my heart. Bye little angel fly high enjoy with Jesus.
Love Roy Mcken J. Etienne
RIP baby boy kourage jay et erik ke BonDye ba nou fos e kontinye béni nou mw renmen nou
Ke BonDye nan gran amou li bay fanmi an fos ak kouraj chak jou. Mw renmen nou !!
Jake Family I feel you pain in the moment , and I Know your flesh and your heart fail, but one thing to remember God is your strength of your heart, and your portion forever ; condolences to your Family God bless.
Ke Bondye nan gran amour li banou fos ak kouraj poun traverse moman difisil sa. Bondye Beni nou.
Dear Family: We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences on Erik’s passing. The Compassionate Friends is an international, non-denominational, grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family. We meet monthly on the first Wednesday at the New Hope Church, 5307 Fairview Rd, Greenwood, IN 46142 and on the third Tuesday at the Epworth United Methodist, 6450 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46220. Both meetings begin at 6:30pm. If, and when, you are ready to do so, please join us for either, or both, meetings. We Need Not Walk Alone. We are The Compassionate Friends. The Compassionate Friends Central Indiana Chapter (317) 681-4292 (April) http://www.tcfcentralindiana.org http://www.compassionatefriends.org
My precious little grandson you have touched so many people and brought so much love into this world. Everything about you is so very precious and I miss you so very much. I loved holding you and gazing at you. You are such a beautiful baby. I am thankful for the sweet memories that you have given me. I love you so much and know I will see you again. I know you are in the arms of Jesus and are receiving so much love but I still miss you. Love Grandma Lynn