Jerl Smith Obituary
Private family services will be held for Jerl Smith, age 75, Sparta, TN who passed away on August 25, 2025. Survivors include: Daughters - Michelle Smith (Tim Labay) and Kristie (Charlie) Shipe; Grandchildren - Justin (Courtney) Shipe, Brittney (Lucas) Holland, Katie (Darel) Davis and Kyle Shipe; Great-Grandchildren - Dustin Holland, Adelynn Holland, Brooklynn Holland, Aurora Davis and Brantley Shipe; Sister - Joann Goebel; and Nephew - David Goebel.
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76 E. Adams St. P.O. Box 665, Crossville, TN 38555
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