Funeral services to honor the life of Mr. Smith will be held at 2:00 PM Friday at Jones Avenue Baptist Church. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service in the sanctuary. Burial will follow at Westview Cemetery in Easley.
Jerry Ernest Smith, Sr., 69, of 450 Roanoke Road died Wednesday at his residence. Born in Liberty, he was a son of the late Colie and Mary Smith.
He was a self employed brick mason and loved to hunt and read. He was a member of Jones Avenue Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Judy Gillespie Smith of the home; a daughter, Bridget Smith of the home; two sons, Ernie Smith of Easley, and Lance Smith (Shannon) of Easley; a sister, Shelby Riggins of Six Mile; three brothers, Dee Smith of Central, Frank Smith of Clemson, and Tommy Smith of Easley; 7 grandchildren, Tiffany Smith, Brooklyn Pilgrim, Colie, Carter, Emery, and Marley Smith, and Chevana Anderson.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jay Harold and Jim Smith.
The family will be at the home.
Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.