Jerold E. "Jerry" Smith

SMITH Jerold E. "Jerry" Smith, age 73, passed away on June 17, 2010. Jerry was born on September 6, 1936 in Leavenworth, Kansas, and moved to Saint Johns in 2006. Immediately following High School Jerry entered into the U.S. Air Force. After 26 years of military service Jerry retired as Sgt. Major from the Army Reserves. Jerry leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 53 years, Phyllis Smith; son, Mike (Shelly) Smith, of Missouri; daughters, Jessica (Ralph) Westphal of Saint Johns, FL, Crystal (J.R.) Smith of Kansas; sister, Joyce A. Smith of Kansas; 7 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made in Jerry's honor to The Blood Alliance, 7595 Centurion Parkway, Jacksonville, Florida 32256, igiveblood.com or Army Emergency Relief Fund www.arehq.org Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Mandarin Chapel, 11801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32223. www.hgmandarin.com (904)288-0025. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com