Born August 27, 1943 the son of the late J. Claude and Ruth Prather Smith.
He is survived by his wife Crystal Nelson Smith, four children, Carrie (husband Patrick)Thompson, Justin, Stoney Jacob, and Brandon. He had 4 grandchildren.
He joined the Nashville Fire Department in 1965 and rose to the rank of Asst. Chief. He completed 54 years of service, with his last assignment working from the Office of Emergency Mgmt.
He was a loving father and cherished friend. A man of honesty and integrity with a work ethic like no other. He will be greatly missed.
Visitation Friday October 25, 2019 4pm until 8pm at Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Saturday October 26, 2019 one hour prior to service at Madison Church of Christ
Celebration of Life Service Saturday, October 26, 2019 11am at Madison Church of Christ
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in Jerry's honor to Box 55; P.O. Box 202 Madison, TN 37116
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