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Jerry Dean Smith

Jerry Smith Obituary

Jerry Dean Smith, 44, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away Saturday, October 27, 2007. Funeral service will be 12 p.m. Saturday, November 3, 2007 at the Advantage Chapel, 6606 Independence Ave., with burial in White Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday at the Advantage Chapel. Memorial contributions can be made to the family. Jerry was employed by the Hyatt Regency Hotel as a banquet and catering server for 9 years. He was a member of NEAA, recently celebrating his 10th year of sobriety. He was dedicated to helping anyone who needed his help, just as he was doing at the time of his death. He loved people and animals. The newspaper said he was "a Good Samaritan." That he was! Always there to listen, lend a hand and be a friend. He loved his children more than anything. The rest of his family, friends and extended AA family ran a tight second. Jerry will be missed by many, but never forgotten. The Lord has called on his helping hands and heart. What an asset he will be. We can only hope that we impact and touch as many lives as he did. The family would like to thank everyone for all the support and shared stories we have received. Jerry was preceded in death by his Father, Jerome Smith, Grandparents, Ann and Joe White, Grandfather, Lowell (Dean) Reynolds, Uncles Ernie Reynolds and James Smith. Jerry is survived by his children Candace and James Smith and their Mother, Cindy (Bruce) Wagers; Mother, Sharon (Fred) Carroll; Grandmother, Joyce Reynolds; Siblings, Lea Ann (Vince) Benedetto, Danny (Donna) Smith and Bryan Carroll, Nephews and Nieces. Vincent and Felicia Benedetto, Amber, Levi and Chance Smith, Aunt Melody Reynolds, Uncle Roger Reynolds, cousin Matthew Reynolds, Aunt Shirley (Walter) Ball and Aunt Jerretta (Jerry) Naylor, his dog Gracie and cats Ursula and Chainsaw, his AA family and numerous other cousins, family and friends. (Arr. Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services 816-241-6665)

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Published by Kansas City Star from Nov. 1 to Nov. 2, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Smith

28 Entries

August 11, 2008

I miss you so very much.

Gene Meyer

February 23, 2008

We are sorry for not noticing the news story earlier, however, want the family of Jerry to know we remember his father Jerry and knew the children when they were babies. What a terribly tragic event. Drumm Farm

Victoria Rum

November 30, 2007

My deepest sympathy is with the entire family.

God Bless Each of You.
Victoria Rum

SYLVIA CEDILLO

November 7, 2007

LEANN AND JERRYS MOM AND FAMILY MAY GOD GIVE YOU ALL THE STRENGHT AND BLESS YOU I WENT TO KINDERGARTEN AT SCARRITT AND THEN JR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL WE WILL MISS HIM HE WAS A SWEET PERSON I HAVE KNOW JERRY SINCE I WAS 5 AND MY FAMILY SENDS THERE SYMPATHY WE WILL KEEP YOU IN ARE PRAYERS
SLVIA CEDILLO AND THE CEDILLO FAMILY

Teri Hackerott

November 7, 2007

Thank You, Jerry Smith

For loving me
For touching my life
For making me a better woman

I believed you when you told me you loved me- it help me to learn to love myself. I believed you when you told me I could have a relationship with my children again. Watching you with yours helped me know you. I believed you when you said being honest was important. You made me want to try everyday. I believed you when you said I never had to feel the way I did before the pain and confusion led me away from the One who created me. I believed you because you always saw the bigger picture and I know you still do.

I love you. Teri

Bob & Debbie

November 6, 2007

The love that Jerry showed to others shows thru in all his family, friends and neighbors kind words. Our prayers are with the entire family during this time.

Mary Mitchell

November 6, 2007

"My Refuge, My Fortess, My God in Whom I Trust". Forever He shall hold him near. As He will the entire Smith Family.

SYLVIA CEDILLO

November 3, 2007

CINDY,CANDICE AND JAMES MAY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU MAY GOD BLESS YOU JERRY WAS A SWEET PERSON AND WE WILL MISS HIS SMILE. CALL ME SYLVIA CEDILLO

BOB FERGUSON

November 3, 2007

JERRY WAS A GREAT GUY I KNEW JERRY FOR 25 YEARS WE WOULD TALK ON FRIDAYS AT UMB AT LUNCH TIME JERRY ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE AND WOULD ALWAYS TALK TO EVERYONE HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALOT OF PEOPLE .JERRY WAS A MAN OF HIS WORDS.

Sherri Manning

November 3, 2007

Jerry was a very good friend of mine, always thinking of how he could help someone else. He has helped me more than I ever let him know. He loved my children and grandchildren like his own. Dakota will always remember the flashlight guy. I will miss him very much.

John and Linda Campbell

November 2, 2007

Jerry was our son-n-law he was always there to lend us a helping hand. We enjoyed having Jerry in our family. Jerry was a very good father and we will miss him.

Lisa Jo Reed

November 2, 2007

My heart goes out to Jerry's family...I am truly sorry for your loss. I have some really good memories of Jerry, I remember one of the first times I met him I was at Northeast AA with Shorty, and Jerry walked in in all his cowboy gear and had duct taped a pen light flashlight to his glasses and said it was so he could see in a basement he was working on and wouldn't have to try to hold the flashlight...we got a good laugh out of that one! Let me tell you the dances will not be quite right without Jerry...he had his own special dance that will be truly missed!

Wade & Terry Nichols

November 2, 2007

From "The Book Of Friendship":

Time has come and gone. Lots of water has flowed but I still remember you. Still hear your voice in my mind in times of trouble. You cannot be here now as you have gone off on new adventures, new journeys, but I still remember you as if you were here yesterday. Such is our friendship that death itself has not broken our bond, not even rippled our love. I am here and you are not, but it is as if we are still friends, still together. I am still remembering and I believe you to be so as well.

Julie & Charlie Deen

November 2, 2007

To Jerrys family and kids,
We have gotten to know Jerry through his family and kids, since we live next door to his sister Lea Ann. He was a kind hearted person that loved his kids and pets. We will miss visiting with him when he came up to see his sister. So sorry for your loss and we will miss him.

Love,
Julie & Charlie

Rosie Carney

November 2, 2007

I did not know Jerry, but being a fellow " AA " member in Kansas City
he will be missed! Soberiety is much sought after and few follow. The earth will miss Jerry but " AA " in heaven will rejoice!
God be with you all in your time of need!

Shannon Lee

November 2, 2007

For Melody, Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go though this time of sorrow. Just know that we are here for you.

shannon m

November 1, 2007

Man, you touched my life frequently through sharing your experience strength and hope with me in the oddest of places where we would seemingly coincidentally encounter one another. You have fought the good fight; through surrendering, you have won. Having watched you take your personal heart aches and give them meaning through using those very things to reach out to others with hope that they too can have meaningful transformation in their lives, you certainly showed me a clear message- you 'walked your talk'. Thanks Jerry for all you did and for all that you have been. I will hug my boys neck a little tighter at night and not take life for granted. Vaya con Dios.

Karen McMurran

November 1, 2007

Jerry was always there to help me, listen to me and talk to me as a friend and a member of A.A., he was also there for my family members when they relapsed, he helped me out with a car when I didn't have one and he made me laugh, the AA dances will not be the same without him, I will truly miss him,and I know he was so proud of his kids. Karen (Mac) McMurran

Debbie Sturm

November 1, 2007

I can remember Jerry from High School running round the old neighborhood having the time of our lives. I can remember even back then he was always helping someone with something. Jerry was my brother-n-law he was a second father to my children, wherever he took Candace and James he took Nicholas and Ashlie he is going to be truly missed by our entire family we all loved Jerry from the bottom of our hearts and we will always remember all the good times we had with Jerry.

Glenda Watt

November 1, 2007

To Cindy, Candace and James, we are thinking of you all and keeping you in our prayers. We are sorry to hear of your loss. Love, Glenda and John Watt (Cindy's cousins).

Robert & Carla Betsworth

November 1, 2007

Leann, We are sorry for your family's loss and our prayers are with you. We will be unable to attend the service, because we will be out of town, but our hearts are with you and yours. Love always!

Kelly Molder

November 1, 2007

I was really saddened to hear of Jerry's death. I can think of no more fitting a way to meet ones maker, Right with God, Sober and helping other's.

Jennie Sola

November 1, 2007

Cousin Vince and family:
What a tragic loss for you and yours. Please accept my love and comfort at this time.
Jennie Sola

Susie Fournier ( Guenther )

November 1, 2007

I can remember what good times we had playing and running around Kansas City on our annual trips from Michigan and running back and forth from Aunt Joyce's house down to Sharon's house some really great times with all of you. Take Care of yourselves and God Bless.

JoAnn Rose

November 1, 2007

My heart goes out to everyone who is dealing with this tremendous loss. Please let your memories of Jerry comfort you at this time and always. Lea Ann, Melody and family - I am truly sorry. Some things just don't make sense...

Shelley Meek

November 1, 2007

We are going to miss Jerry so much! I remember him down at the A.A. Hall, wearing his famous cowboy hat and his pair of cowboy boots with just one spur! He was very caring and genuine and had a love for life.

Jackie Hicks

November 1, 2007

I've known Jerry since high school and also from NEAA. I can attest to Jerry's giving nature. I loved him like a brother and was heart broken to hear about his death. I feel blessed to have known him. He always made me laugh and I have many memories that will help me through the grieving process.

Sheila Brotherton

November 1, 2007

Jerry was one of the kindest and nicest person I have ever known. My first thoughts were how ironic that he died while helping someone, because that is how he lived his life. He will truly be missed. Josh and Justin Dillard's mom, Sheila

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