Jerry P. Smith, age 79, was born the 9th child out of 10 on March 2, 1936 to Phin and Myrtle Marie Smith in Valley, NE and died November 26, 2015 at his home in Sparta, TN with his loving wife of 41 years beside him. He was saved at the age of 21, called to the ministry in 1966 and ordained in 1971. He attended Baptist Bible College, and pastored in Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee, and Nebraska. He left full time pastorate in 2006 due to health reasons, but continued to work in the church and dedicated his life to the Lord’s work. Jerry joined Hamptons Crossroads Baptist Church on August 14, 2011 and served there until his health prohibited it. He often said that Hamptons was and is the most loving and sweet congregation he had the pleasure to be a part of.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Hyatt Smith and daughters, Cheri, Charlene, and Carolyn. He was preceded in death by his parents and all his siblings.

A funeral service was held at Hamptons Crossroads Baptist Church with Pastor James Haynes officiating on November 29, 2015. Interment followed in Saylor Cemetery.

Services were provided by Crossville Memorial Funeral Home.