Jerry Smith Obituary
Jerry Lee Smith, 67, of Inman, SC, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at St. Francis Downtown, Greenville. Jerry was born in Bamberg, S.C. on November 19, 1958, a son of the late Mary Laura (Powell) and Robert Grady Smith, Sr. His survivors include, a sister, Laura Ann Bridges and her husband Harold; a brother, Robert Grady Smith Jr. and his wife Wanda "Stormy" Kirby Smith; a niece, Gina Gula and her husband Mike; a nephew Harold Andrew Bridges and his wife Michelle; three great nephews, Rhett Gula,Statham Gula and Kaysen Bridges; three step great nieces and one step great great niece.
Jerry was a retired truck driver, he also worked 20 plus years as owner/operator of JLS Janitorial and Carpet Cleaning Service. He was a devoted Christian of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed restoring classic motorcycles, cars and trucks and had given out more than 750 wooden crosses through his personal ministry.
The family request that memorial contributions be made to In Touch Ministries
(Dr. Charles Stanley) at https://www.intouch.org
No services are planned at this time, burial will be private.
26 E. Main Street PO Box 192, Inman, SC 29349
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