KIRKSVILLE, Missouri — Jerry Smith, 73, of Kirksville, Missouri (formerly of Unionville, Missouri), passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Kirksville Manor in Kirksville. Jerry had lived at the property for two years.

Jerry Allen Smith was born on May 9, 1951, in Unionville to Ralph Edward and Minnie Pauline Darlene (Milford) Smith. He graduated from Unionville High School in 1969. On November 6, 1972, he married Joyce Thomas. Jerry’s primary places of work were Con-Agra in Milan and Smithfield Foods, from both of which he retired. He had lived in Unionville his entire life before moving to Kirksville in 2022. Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing, and attending estate auctions. He was also a competitive pitcher at horse shows, winning several competitions and trophies. Much of Jerry’s life revolved around his love for his family, especially his grandchildren. He accepted Christ as his Savior in 1978 and attended Fellowship Baptist Church while living in Kirksville.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Joyce, of Princeton, Missouri. He is also survived by his son, Scottie Smith, of Princeton, and his daughters, Lisa (David) Shahan, of Unionville, and Tabitha (Cory) Prather, of Kirksville. His grandchildren are Hillary Shahan and Rian, Eric and Rebecca Prather. His step-grandchildren are Amanda (Stacy) Hamilton, Daniel Shahan, and Bryan Powless. He was blessed with several great-grandchildren. Jerry is also survived by a brother, Ray Smith, and a sister, Neva Gray, of Unionville.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, his son Troy Smith and his brother Larry Smith, his mother-in-law and father-in-law, two brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law.

A celebration of Jerry’s life will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Unionville. Urn burial will follow in the Cincinnati, Iowa Cemetery.