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Dr, Jerry Smith obituary, Lewis Center, OH

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Evergreen Funeral Home & Cemetery

4623 Preston Highway

Louisville, Kentucky

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Jan. 3, 2026

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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Jerry Smith Obituary

Dr. Jerry Smith, 95, of Lewis Center, Ohio, formerly of Louisville, Ky., passed peacefully at home after an extended illness from this life into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Dec. 20, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marietta Smith; his parents, Edwin and Lucille Smith; and his sister, Edwina Smith. He is survived by his three children, Dr. Robert Alan (Karen) Smith, David (Ada) Smith of Bardstown, and Carolyn (Tom) Sherrod of Lewis Center, Ohio; grandchildren Amie (David) Robertson, Brent (Britney) Smith, Ryan Smith, Lauren (Adam) Fish, Timothy Sherrod, Mark (Kathleen) Sherrod, James Sherrod and Joy (Addison) Fehl; 17 great-grandchildren; his brother, Michael Smith of Shelbyville, Ky.; a sister-in-law, Ida Spangler; and nieces and nephews.
A funeral for family and friends will be held at noon on Saturday, Jan. 3, with visitation from 10 a.m. to noon in the chapel at Evergreen Funeral Home and Cemetery, 4623 Preston Hwy., Louisville, KY 40213, (502) 366-1481. Burial will follow immediately.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Kentucky Standard from Dec. 30 to Dec. 31, 2025.

Memorial Events
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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Evergreen Funeral Home & Cemetery

4623 Preston Hwy, Louisville, KY 40213

Jan

3

Funeral service

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Evergreen Funeral Home & Cemetery

4623 Preston Hwy, Louisville, KY 40213

Jan

5

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Worthington Christian Church

8145 N High St, Columbus, OH 43235

Jan

5

Memorial service

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Worthington Christian Church

8145 N High St, Columbus, OH 43235

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Evergreen Funeral Home & Cemetery

4623 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY 40213

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