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Jerome Smith Obituary

Jerome (Jerry) Smith, 61, of Roanoke, passed away Friday August 21, 2009. He is preceded in death by his father, James Sperry Smith. Jerry served in the United States Navy in the Seabees, worked for CW Markley, Richardson and Wayland, Architectural Wood, and was a member of Church of the Holy Spirit. He was a loyal and devoted father, husband and friend and enjoyed hiking, going on cruises and going to yard sales. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Smith; daughter, Katie Flynn and husband Peter; stepdaughter, Amy Clark; mother, Olivia Smith; sisters, Robin Williamson and husband George, Cindy Exstrom and husband Gus. A celebration of Jerry's life will be held 4p.m. Monday at Church of the Holy Spirit with the Rev. Quigg Lawrence officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Oakeys South Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City Okla., 73123-1718 or Church of the Holy Spirit, 6011 Merriman Rd., Roanoke, Va., 24018. Arrangements by Oakeys South Chapel.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Aug. 23, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Jerome Smith

15 Entries

Tim Noblett

September 2, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

My 50th Birthday

Joanne Stultz

August 29, 2009

I have wonderful memories of Jerry, we first met when they moved to Blue Ridge and bought the store, I was 17 and we all became really good friends fast, I have loved Jerry all the years and will always have him in my heart. He would come to the office to see me and my Doctor would tease him and say "come on Jerry get in the chair" and he would start shaking and say no way I just came to see Joanne...
When he smiled at me I knew he loved me. Rest in Peace and wait for me and Robin at the pearly gates, We will be there....
Love forever
Joanne

Phillip Wilson

August 27, 2009

We were sorry to hear of the passing of Jerry. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Phillip, Vickie and Savannah

Sue Brickhouse

August 25, 2009

I have such wonderful memories of Jerry growing up in the neighborhood. Jerry lived down the street from us and it was always a treat when he stopped by to visit my brother, Paul. He came by one summer evening when we were just finishing the main course of dinner. We invited him to have dessert with us - he couldn't believe we were having biscuits and jelly for dessert! We always laughed a lot with Jerry. It was a joy to know him and I wlll miss him terribly. He was my other brother.

August 24, 2009

Remember hanging out and enjoying the good times,walking in the mornings at tanglewood and then going to kanes and walkers for breakfast.He will be missed DEARLY !Thoughts and Prayer to the family !please call for anything!Tommy Dannel

Joe Dannel

August 24, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with Jerry's family.His pain and suffering is over.He is with his father in heaven.May God be with you all. Peggy and Joe Dannel (Tommy's parents)

Momi Takaki

August 24, 2009

I remember one of the last times I saw Jerry - a long time ago - on a weekend outing with Katie. He was so happy, flying around the skating rink with Katie and Elizabeth - laughing and carrying on in his special way. Always self-depracating, he was laughing at himself the most. His smile will always be remembered, as will his gift of being a good friend. Men are not always good at that, but he was. He had a good heart and was honest and true. The world is a lesser place without him.

Bruce Cody

August 24, 2009

What a shock to hear of his passing. Jerry was a beloved co-worker. All of his friends at Architectural Wood will miss him and his friendly spirit.

Hurricane Ridge, WA 8/95

August 24, 2009

Huatulco, Mx aboard 'Lady Wanda' 6/96

August 24, 2009

Building the Brickhouse Yacht, Smith Mtn Lake

August 24, 2009

Paul Brickhouse

August 23, 2009

50 Years of Friendship.
Jerry and I met when we live in the same neighborhood when I was 8-9 years old and we became good friends. He was like a brother to me. He introduced me to hiking and years later he tried backpacking with me on the Appalachian Trail. He came with my Dad and I to Smith Mt. Lake many weekends during the summer for several years helping to build my Dad’s boat. He tried to teach me to swim during those summers, as much as he tried it wasn’t to be, I still can’t swim. I wandered away from Roanoke, but we always stayed in touch. Jerry was quick to laugh and wasn’t happy until you were laughing with him. The times we got together are some of the best memories I have. I am very grateful to have known him and will miss him.
Paul Brickhouse

"Speak no evil, hear not evil, see no evil...."

August 23, 2009

7/6/09 - Jerry, Paul and Andy

August 23, 2009

Tom Davis

August 23, 2009

Jerry,
It's been forty-three years since we went to Fleming together. Following graduation our lives went in very different directions. The memories of our high school years, however, seem only to grow stronger and stronger as the time grows more distant.
News of your passing rekindles those memories. I didn't realize you were in the Seabees. I went through Seabee training in Port Hueneme, California in '66-'67. My gosh, were you actually there at the same time?
I hope the years were good to you.
Tom Davis

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