Gerald "Jerry" Lynn Smith

Gerald “Jerry” Lynn Smith, 75, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at his home. Born October 15, 1940 in Fort Wayne, he was a son of the late Harry and Ada (Sievers) Smith. Jerry was an Accountant and Co-owner of Wayne Warehousing for 20 years and also the owner of Marbleonyx for nearly ten years. Jerry lived his faith as a lifelong member and dedicated volunteer at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. He loved his family, grandchildren and friends and will be greatly missed by many. He is survived by his wife, Sheriland “Sherry” (Kammer) Smith of Fort Wayne; sons, David (Mary) Smith, Paul (Andrea) Smith, and Daniel (Janet) Smith, all of Fort Wayne; seven grandchildren, Benjamin, Jacob, Alexander, Kelton, Isabelle, Natalie, and Owen; sister, Carolyn (Eugene) Falkenstern of Fort Wayne; brother, Thomas Smith of Fort Wayne; and sister-in-law, Marnie Smith of Westmont, Ill. He was also preceded in death by his brother, David Smith. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 8, 2016 at 11:00am at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1126 Barr St., Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Calling will also be held on Sunday, February 7, 2016 from 1-5pm at Hockemeyer and Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road., Fort Wayne. Burial at Concordia Cemetery Gardens, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Lutheran Life Villages, or to Concordia Lutheran High School.