Jerry Marvin Smith son of the late Gladys Pearl Wilson Smith and Menford Marvin Smith was born in Granite City, Illinois, on July 19, 1959. He departed this life at Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, Texas, on November 25, 2016, at the age of 57.
Jerry graduated from Southern Reynolds County RII in 1977, and then enlisted with the United States Marine Corp. He was united in marriage to Elvira Lorenzi and moved to Texas where he raised three daughters, Marlena, Deidre and Jeanie Smith.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Menford and Gladys Smith, grandparents, Joseph and Birdie Wilson, Thomas and Vernie Smith, sister, Joan Maddox and step-sister, Paula Elders.
Jerry is survived by his step-mother, Mable Smith of Redford, Missouri, three daughters, Marlena Smith and husband Shane of Houston, Texas, Deidre Smith of Hilo, Hawaii, Jeanie Reid and husband Scott of Pearland, Texas, seven grandchildren, Abigail, Bryce, Eric, Erin, Inara, William and Tristen, two brothers, Stanley Smith and wife Mary of Mitchell, Illinois, Tom Smith and wife Katy of Redford, Missouri, three sisters, Wanda McBride and husband Danny of Benton, Missouri, Yvonne Amzen and husband Jeff of Scott, Missouri, Jayni Talbert of Windsor, Missouri, and step-brother, John Corkery of Redford, Missouri. Jerry will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Thursday, December 1st 5 to 8 PM
Funeral Service: Friday, December 2nd 11 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri
Minister: Alan Barnard
Burial: Greeley Cemetery
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Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri