Jerry Wilson Smith's Obituary
Jerry W. Smith passed away on December 22, 2009 at the age of 96. He was born in Blackford County, IN. on April 1, 1913 to the late William and Mary Smith. Jerry served his country in the U.S. Navy. He came to Leesburg in 1951 with his brother Gerald. Together they started Lake County Brickcrete, and Jerry was also a building contractor in Lake, Sumter and Marion Counties. He is survived by his son Jerry J. Smith, a grandson Jerry J. Smith Jr., six great-grandchildren; Jayson, Jacquelyn, Logan, Harrison, Ginger and Emily Smith, and a long time care giver Ren LaRue. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Louise and one grandson Monty Smith. Funeral services for Jerry will be held on Monday, December 28, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. in the Page-Theus Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Monday in the funeral home from 12:30 p.m. until the time of services. Burial in the family plot in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens will follow the services. The family has suggested memorials in Jerry's honor be directed toward Cornerstone Hospice.Page-Theus Funeral Home
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