Jerry Lee Smiddy

Jerry Lee Smiddy

Jerry Smiddy Obituary

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Mr. Jerry Lee Smiddy, age 69 of the Habersham Community passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023. He was of the Church of God Faith. Jerry was a long-time heavy equipment mechanic working with Gatliff Coal Company, and was also a logger. Preceded in death by Father, John "Penny" Smiddy, and Step-Father, Louie Roberts.
Survivors: Children, Chris Smiddy, Ashley Wirick, and Jonathan Smiddy; Mother, Mrs. Florence Aileen (Jean) Smiddy Roberts; Brother, James Terry Smiddy; Sister, Beverly JoAnn Smiddy; Nephew, John Smiddy; Niece, Krystal Foust and husband, Josh. Several other close family members and friends.
Funeral Services Sunday, February 26, 2023, 7:00 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Harry James and Rev. Ron Bruce officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Sunday before funeral services. Family and friends will meet Monday, February 27, 2023, 2:00 P.M. at Walden Cemetery for Graveside Services and Interment. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Jerry Lee Smiddy.

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Walters Funeral Home - LaFollette

509 East Central Ave., Lafollette, TN 37766

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