Jerry Don Smith

Jerry Don Smith, age 76, of Glenwood, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022.

He was born on August 28, 1945, in Amity, the son of Boyd Smith and Zettie Spears Smith. On February 2, 1966, he was married to Judy Smith, who preceded him in death on June 9, 2002. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Ashley Williams; his parents; his brother, R.J. Smith; and his sister, Frances Evans.

Jerry Don enjoyed traveling, he especially loved going on trips to Branson, and sometimes he would get in his car and set out on the road, never knowing where he might end up, but loving every adventure he went on. In his younger years, Jerry Don enjoyed going to the horse races, where he would make sure he placed his bets on a “gray” horse. Also, in his younger years, he enjoyed fishing and squirrel hunting with his best buddy, Danny Burke.

He could make some of the best candy and was often known as the “candy man”. Jerry Don will be most remembered for his beautiful decorations at Christmas, and his talent for putting up Christmas lights was something that folks everywhere enjoyed. Above all, his greatest joy in life was spending time with his family, whom he loved and adored. He will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Mark Barkman and his son, Bruce Smith, all of Amity; his grandchildren, Emily Ward and her husband, Logan, of Cleveland, Texas, Valerie Barkman and Anthony Barkman, both of Amity; his great-grandsons, Layne Ward and Rhett Ward; his brother, Kenneth Wayne Smith of Glenwood; his sister, Betty Epperson of Daisy; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and a host of wonderful friends.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, February 18, 2022, in the Smith Family Funeral Home Chapel in Glenwood with Bro. Jerry Fagan officiating.

Visitation will be held Thursday, 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, at the funeral home.

Interment will be in the Sweet Home Cemetery in Amity.

Pallbearers will be Ricky Johnson, Gary Buck, Ray Buck, Mark Barkman, Mark Trejo, Russell Young, Ronnie Epperson and Willie Ringer.

Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Burke, Wooten Spears, and the nurses and staff of Glenwood Health and Rehab.

Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.