Jerry D. Smith Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Jerry D. Smith of New Athens, Illinois, born in Belleville, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 85, on February 23, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jerry D. Smith to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Arlie Smith and Dorothy Smith (Doak); his daughter Kathy A. Berry; and his siblings, Raymond Smith, Daniel M. Smith and Arlene Dykes (Ralph).

He is survived by: his wife Carol J. Triefenbach; his children, Kevin Smith (Brenda) of Columbia, IL and Kelli Walkington (Gerald) of Shiloh, IL; his siblings, Edward Smith (Mae) of Belleville, IL, Katie Sinn (Noal) of Stillwater, OK, John Smith (Linda) of Ava, IL and Dennis Smith of Morganfield, KY; his sister-in-law Suzie Smith of Evansville, IN; his grandchildren, Jason Smith (Ty) of Belleville, IL, Kristin Bielke (Steve) of New Athens, IL, Danielle McCahill (Mick) of Dorsey, IL, Kaitlin Berry of Dallas, TX, Kevin Berry of Dallas, TX, Sara Ruiz (Chris) of Austin, TX, Sydney Jenkins of Dallas, TX, Ryan Walkington of Caseyville, IL and Adam Walkington of O'Fallon, IL; his great grandchildren, Ethan, Aubrie Smith, Isaiah, Mason Page, Cameron, Payton Bielke and Maizy McCahill; and his close friends, Wendy, Steve Berry of Wimberly, TX and Josef Wyrwal of New Braunfels, TX.. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation or to BJC Hospice.