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Jerry Ralph Smith

 

Funeral service for Jerry Ralph Smith will be 11:00 am, Tuesday, September 19, at First United Methodist Church with visitation from 10:00 until the time of service. Burial at Rosehill Cemetery.

 

Jerry, 82, of Brookhaven, MS, passed away September 13, 2023, at King’s Daughters Medical Center. He was born in Brookhaven, January 31, 1941, to Clemmie Adcock Smith and Velma Beatrice Beck Smith.

Mr. Smith graduated from Brookhaven High School in 1959 and the University of Southern Mississippi, with a  degree in math. He is retired from Packard Electric/Delphi. He was a member of First United Methodist Church where he enjoyed volunteering for  the ministry of Blessings in a Backpack and delivering Thanksgiving meals. Jerry enjoyed being a member of and working with the Gideon and DeMolay organizations.  He received the General Motors Award for Excellence in Community Activities. He was also an avid fisherman and member of the Lincoln County BASS Association. Jerry was gifted at and passionate about woodworking. His greatest treasure was his family and spending time with them.

Mr. Smith is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Betty Boyte, Linda Pippin and brother-in-law,  Richard Pippin; brother, Maurice Smith and sister-in-law, Maxie Smith; his father-in-law, Jack Piper, Sr; mother-in-law, Mildred Price; brother-in-law, Jack Piper, Jr. and sister-in-law, Shirley Piper.

Cherishing his memory are his wife of 60 years, Kathleen Piper Smith; children, Laura Smith Hill (Alton) and Stacia Smith Owen; sisters, Andy Smith Wright (Charles), Shelia Smith Ard, Gale Smith Fisher (Paul); sister-law, Lucinda Smith, four grandchildren, Piper and Jackson Hill, Bishop and Harper Owen and many nieces, nephews and family members.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church for Blessings in a Backpack or the card ministry, PO box 358, Brookhaven, MS 39601.

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  • Comment Link Bill Fortenberry Thursday, 21 September 2023 15:35 posted by Bill Fortenberry

    So sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. He was a classmate of mine and I always enjoyed knowing him. He was definitely one of good guys. My condolences to Kathleen and their family. Bill Fortenberry

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  • Comment Link Barry Shedd Thursday, 21 September 2023 11:01 posted by Barry Shedd

    Thinking bout y’all. I’m in Brookhaven if I can help in any way.

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  • Comment Link Marilu and TIm Faber Saturday, 16 September 2023 18:14 posted by Marilu and TIm Faber

    Dear Kathleen, Laura and Al, and family,

    Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort.

    The times we met your Daddy he struck us as the classic quiet and thoughtful father who loved his family above all.

    Please accept our condolences.

    Marilu, Tim and Gennie

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