Edward Jay Smith Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Edward Jay Smith of Atlanta, Georgia, whose life came to an end on September 27, 2025 at the age of 75, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Edward is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Edward's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lillian Smith (Stamell) and Morris Smith; his wife Betty Straus Smith; and his brother Berne (Betty). He is survived by: his stepchildren, Cindy Stein (Ryan) and Michael Kern (Abbi Hoiles); his grandsons, Blake Stein and Emmett Gee; and his niece Quita Rodriguez (Smith).
A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 6th 2025 at 1:30 PM at the Lexington Cemetery (833 W Main St, Lexington, KY 40508).
Memorial contributions may be made to the Southern Poverty Law Center, the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life, the XLH Network, or a charity of your choice.
