Jerry Smith Obituary

SMITH, JERRY, was born in Apopka, FL on January 4, 1968. He graduated from Lyman High School and joined his father in their family printing business in 1986. He then formed his new company, Overnight Letter Press which he owned and operated since 1988. Jerry was a lifelong resident of the Orlando area. He was a avid hunter and outdoorsman frequently enjoying hunting trips with his family and friends. Jerry had a fantastic sense of humor, an adventurous spirit and always had a smile on his face. He was a wonderful husband, son, brother and friend. Jerry died in a traffic accident on November 19th in Oviedo, FL. Jerry is survived by his wife, Amanda Smith; parents, Carroll and Edith Smith of Altamonte Springs; brothers, Dallas Bryan Smith of Altamonte Springs and Randy Smith of Longwood; and niece, Cheyanne Amber Smith. The Funeral will be held at 1PM, Wednesday, November 24, 2004 at Family Funeral Care, 7565 Red Bug Lake Rd., Oviedo. Friends may call from 6-8PM, Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program of the N.R.A., 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030. FAMILY FUNERAL CARE 407-365-1600.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel from Nov. 23 to Nov. 26, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Smith

17 Entries

Karen Padilla

December 10, 2004

Amanda and family, I am so sorry for your loss! I grieve not only for my brother, but Jerry as well. I think of you all often, and the sorrow we all share. I know they are ok up in heaven, and we will see them both again one day.

Love and prayers, Karen

Bonnie & Keith Clower

December 10, 2004

Amanda - My Beautiful, Brave Niece:

What a special bond we share from our past! Now you have ALL of your Memories of Jerry and that BIG smile. I will never forget that smile and how great he treated you. Remember - NO ONE can ever take those memories from you. Enjoy them, talk about him, love him always in your heart. You will smile again and it will be from the memories he has given to you. I love you always & forever!

Aunt Bonnie

Jerry and Diana Selwyn

December 6, 2004

Our prayers and thoughts are with all of Jerry's Friends and Family at this time. We've done business with Jerry and his company for over 10 years . . . Jerry always treated us as though we were one of his most important customers! We will never forget his care and concern (for us) when a little boy drowned in our pool three years ago. Know that we are deeply sorry for your loss . . . Jerry will truly be missed by us, his friends and family!

Frank Flandreau

November 29, 2004

It is hard to convey to Jerry's family how much I liked Jerry and how sorry I feel for your loss. It is even harder to talk about Jerry in the past tense as I can still see his vibrant smile and positive attitude. I will miss him and I feel a great loss but this must only be a small fraction of the loss his family and close friends feel. I will continue to do business with Overnight and I know we are all better people because we knew Jerry. God Bless you all.

Jim Guercio

November 24, 2004

My prayers and thoughts are with you all. I met Jerry doing business with his company and thought he was a very genuine person and I know he will be missed.I am deeply sorry for your loss.

Gary Michael

November 24, 2004

Please accept our deepest condolences. Jerry will be missed and he was always a pleasure to work with. Our prayers are with you and your family.

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Corky & Cheryl Mitchell

November 23, 2004

Amanda, Edith, Carroll, Bryan & Randy,

We just wanted to let you know how very sorry we are for your loss. I have been trying to type this ever since I found out and just could not get it out.

Jerry was a wonderful, upbeat person and always happy, so in love with Amanda and very proud of his family.

Your family came into my life in 1994 when I came to work for Carroll and Edith Smith at Wick’s Printing Company. All of you have left a permanent memory in my heart and have never been forgotten. As our lives changed and we all move on, the friendship that we formed continued. Jerry and I along with my husband shared a common love for cars and that was usually our main topic of conversation.

We moved to North Carolina several years ago and because of our friendship I have continued to do business with Jerry and his company. I was informed today by someone who knew that Jerry was considered a friend. We will miss him but never forget him.

Those who live in the hearts of others – never die.

We love you all and lean on God for strength.

Love to all,

Corky and Cheryl Mitchell

Michael Ison

November 23, 2004

To The Smith Family,

My condolences go out to the whole family. May God be with you through this holiday season.

Michael & Judy Ison

Rick& Tina Schamber

November 23, 2004

We feel at great lose at this time. Gone is the time with the living, but never will the spirit leave us. And as the wind blows the leaves so will it spread the goodness of this mans heart

Derek Amato

November 23, 2004

vistit Jerry & the Smith Family @ http://www.jerrydwaynesmith.com

Mark Mazefsky

November 23, 2004

Please accept my sincerest condolences. I knew Jerry and appreciated his kindness and goodness.

I will miss him.

Pat Howard

November 23, 2004

Mr & Mrs Smith.

It has been a long time since I have spoken with you or Jerry. If you remember, I was friends with Jerry in middle school at Milwee, and I used to spend many an afternoon with Jerry at your house swimming in the pool.

My mom called me today to let me know about Jerry. To say the least, I was shocked.

I know at times like this words do little to ease the pain, but hopefully this entry brings back reminders of happier times.

Sometimes its not easy to understand the reasoning behind events like this, but just remember what it says in Romans 8:28 - it is in ALL things that God works to fulfill his plan. This includes the good times, as well as the painful times.

My prayers will certainly be with your family over the next several weeks, as well as into the holidays. Prayers for strength, encouragement and peace.

Cathy Whitlock, American ReproGraphics

November 23, 2004

To all of the Smith Family, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Jerry was such a wonderful person. He always had a big smile whenever I saw him. He will be missed greatly!

Linda Helveston

November 23, 2004

My prayers and thoughts are with

you and your family. I have had the

pleasure of working with Jerry on

some jobs for our company and he was

a wonderful upbeat person, My sincere condolences

John Hipps

November 23, 2004

Jerry was a wonderful person who had a smile for everyone.

I’ve know Jerry for several years and have used him as a

Vendor on a lot of occasions, with various companies I have

worked for. He also had ideas and suggestions to improve

the products he done for me. I will miss him deeply and wish

his family a lot of love and support during this trying times.

John at Forms & Supplies Unlimited