Individual Details

Death

Jerry Lamar Smith, age 64 of Resaca, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018 in Gordon Hospital. Jerry was born on July 8, 1954 in Whitfield County, to Mary Helen Watson Smith and the late Leo Jack Smith. In addition to his father, Jerry was also preceded in death by: his brothers, Jacky Smith and Moe Smith; a sister, Janice Smith; and grandparents, Horace and Sybil Smith, Otto and Capolla Woody, and Mary Jo Woody. Jerry enjoyed to hunt, fish and camp. He also loved spending time with his babies. In addition to his mother, Jerry is survived by his wife of 28 years, Loretta Furr Smith of Resaca; three daughters and a son-in-law, Angel Thomason of Chatsworth, Sunshine and Jimmy “Bubbas” Kitchen of Resaca, and Grace Smith of Resaca; one sister, Annette Smith of Oakman; and five grandchildren, Alex of Ringgold, Ethan, Dakota, Lil Jimmy, and Jackie Evans Kitchen all of Resaca. Funeral Services will be conducted on Wednesday, August 1st at 11 AM from the Chapel of Thomas Funeral Home with Reverend Evans “Blue” Parker officiating. Burial will follow in Swamp Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers serving include: Jimmy “Bubbas” Kitchen, Steve Self, William Hullender, and David Crider.