Jerry Thomas Smith Sr.'s Obituary
Jerry Thomas Smith, Sr. 82 of West Jefferson (formerly from Albemarle) passed away January 31, 2026, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Effie Smith of Albemarle, and one brother, Robert Smith of Southport.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, the former Frances Vanhoy. He is also survived by his daughter, Kimberly Smith Johnson (Mark) of West Jefferson, his son, Jerry Smith, II (Danielle) of Badin. He has four grandchildren, Katelyn Smith Loflin (Justin) of Oak Island, Maggie Smith Rooks (Audie) of Coleville, California, Jerry “Tommy” Smith, III (Brooklyn) of Badin, Mark Johnson, Jr. of West Jefferson and Step granddaughter, Melissa Hanna (Chris) of Mansfield, Texas, and two step great-grandchildren, Gwen Vogel and Randal Vogel of Mansfield, Texas. Also surviving are two siblings, Nelson Smith (Donna) of Charlotte, and Virginia Smith of Winston-Salem, and many nieces and nephews.
Jerry requested to be cremated, and to have no visitation or memorial service.
Jerry always had a special place in his heart for the Albemarle Senior High School, Class of 1962.
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