Jerald R. Smith Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jerald R. Smith (Dayton, Ohio), who passed away on October 1, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Floyd Smith and Mary Smith (McAtee); and his sister Rita Williams. He is survived by: his wife Janet Smith (Howell); his daughters, Jonda Jennings, Jill Smith, Janice Mazzone and Jodi Hinders; his grandchildren, Caitlyn Jennings, Melanie Walton (Steve), Eric Jones, Rachael Fahncke (BJ), Janiel Bowman (Michael) and Lauren Borgert; and his siblings, Jim Smith (Shirley) and Nancy Cohee (Ed). He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Jerald's name to Ohio's Hospice of Dayton.
