Jesse Verl Smith Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on May 29, 2026, at the age of 91, Jesse Verl Smith (Grantsburg, Illinois) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jesse Verl Smith to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lloyd Smith and Theodora Smith (Moll); his wife Ruth Ann Smith (Hudgens); his daughter Tammy Renea Smith; and his siblings, Virginia Black, Iva Hines, Lula Dickson, Carl Smith, Laverne Smith and Earl Smith (Charles Smith).
He is survived by: his children, Steven Allen Smith (Sally) and Deborah Kay Hickey (John); his grandchildren, Rebecca Hollis (Edward), Dustin Smith (Jeanice), Jessica Bremer (Ben), Katherine Little, Lisa Albers (Paul), Jennifer Smith (Tom) and Allison Pontious (Stephen); his great grandchildren, Emma Hollis, Claire Hollis, Aidan Smith, Ryder Smith, Liam Smith, Ava Smith, Anniston Bremer, Carter Bremer, Decklyn Little, Landen Little, Lilah Ruth Albers, Elizabeth Chinowth, Emily Chinowth, Abby Smith, Andrew John Smith, Jackson Pontious, Ava Pontious and Logan Pontious; and his sisters, Francis Goins and Barbara Rohrer. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made in Verl's memory to New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Bobby Tavis, 5721 Black Hill Road, Belknap, Illinois 62908.
