Gerald Lee Smith Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-06-27T22:00:00
End: 2025-06-28T01:00:00
Location: Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gerald Lee Smith of Odessa, Texas, who passed away on June 15, 2025, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Gerald Lee Smith or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Vernie Allen Smith and Louisa Bell Smith; his wife Betty; his stepson Gary Rudloff; and his grandson Gary Rudloff Jr..

He is survived by: his son Todd Smith; his daughters-in-law, Marcela Smith, Melissa Rudloff, Jackie Rudloff and Mary Rudloff; his grandchildren, Aidan, Dylan Smith, Kenneth Little, Brian Rudloff, Carolyn Chesney, Velinda Burton, Ladonna Morgan, Rhonda Rudloff, Amanda Rudloff, Shahala Menzie and Carolyn Turk; and his stepsons, Ronald Rudloff and Michael Rudloff.

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June 27

Visitation

Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home
601 N Alleghaney Ave, Odessa, TX 79761

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June 28

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Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home
6801 I-20BL, Odessa, TX 79762

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