OBITUARY

Jerry Wayne Smith

December 18, 1947October 24, 2024
Obituary of Jerry Wayne Smith
Jerry Wayne Smith, 76, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away peacefully on, Thursday October 24th, 2024. He was Preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Ida Smith; brothers, Woodrow, Sam, Marvin, Wilburn, Johnny, and Barry Smith; Sisters, Mildred Loveless, Stella Smith, and Dorothy Goodson. He is survived by his loving wife, of 36 years, Dena Smith; daughter, Sherry Skiles; son Brian Skiles; brother, Danny Smith; sisters, Novella Horne, Rosetta Palmer, Kathy Howard, Patsy Booth, and Rosemary Bess, along with many other loving nieces and nephews. Jerry was a professional painter. He was also an avid football fan of the Tn Vols, a member of the Cleveland, Tn Citizens Police Academy Alumni. He loved fishing, golfing, and coaching men and womens softball teams. A memorial service for Jerry will be held Friday, November 8, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 11:50 AM at Woody Funeral Home, 1771 North Parham Road, Richmond, Virginia 23229. The family would like to thank the nursing staff with Bons Secours Hospice, and also a special thanks to Chaplin Tripp Hudgins with Bons Secours Hospice, who will officiate the memorial service. In lieu of flowers it was Jerry's wish that you make a donation to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. He had a big heart for those going through cancer. https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude-today.html?sc_icid=header-btn-donate-now&homepagedonate

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Services

Friday, November 08, 2024

Memorial Service

11:00 am - 11:50 am

Woody Funeral Home