Celebrating the life of
Jerry Butch Smith
Passed away on July 20, 2010
Gerald R. "Butch" Smith
Jerry "Butch" Smith, 72, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2010 with his family by his side after battling a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a native of Savannah and was a 1956 graduate of Benedictine Military School and a 1961 graduate of the University of Georgia. Butch was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, and was retired after many years in the import vehicle business.
He was an avid golfer and a huge supporter of the Georgia Bulldogs.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, William Smith and Thomas Smith, and his sister, Peggy Gallagher.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Lucy Anderson Smith, of Greensboro, GA, two daughters, Krista Smith Schumann and her husband, Ric of Holly Springs, North Carolina, and Lisa Elizabeth Smith of Falls Church, Virginia. He is also survived by his sister, Sr. Mary Jogues, R.S.M., of Savannah, two granddaughters, Kelly Elizabeth Schumann and Claire Alyssa Schumann, and several nieces, nephews, and devoted friends.
Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 23, 2010 with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery.
Honorary Pallbearers will be the 1956 class of Benedictine Military School.
Remembrances may be made to the Sister of Mercy, c/o St. Vincent's Academy, 207 E. Liberty Street, Savannah, GA 31401 or the Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund, pancan.org, 2141 Rosecrans Ave, Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA 90245.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
The American Cancer Society would like to express our deepest condolances on the loss of Mr. Smith. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
- The Savannah American Cancer Society, Savannah, GA
Lucy, I am sorry Joe and I were not able to go to Savannah.It is hard to know what to say but do know our love and prayers are with you. Our memories of Jerry are so precious. He had a wonderful life and loved so dearly by family and friends. But your love for him was admired by all. Love Theresa and Joe
- JOE & THERESA FOX, Greensboro, GA
Lucy our hearts and prayers are with you and we hope god give you strength to be on peace trough this dificult time. From Casillas Family tequila Express
- Ricardo Casillas, Madison, GA
Lisa and Family, The Dewey Girls here in DC are sending you our prayers and our sympathy. I hope that you are able to find some peace and solace through this difficult time. We are here for you. With Love, Aastha Verma Laura Emerick Donna Donella Nora Rooney
- Aastha Verma, Reston, VA, VA
As a high school friend of Lisa's, I can remember being at her house and always enjoying my conversations with Mr. Jerry. He had an easygoing and welcoming way about him and a great sense of humor. Our heartfelt condolences to the entire family. Dan and Donna
- Dan Curry, Bel Air, MD
Our heartfelt condolences to the family. Sandie and David Harn
- Sandra Harn, Savannah, GA
Jerry fought a long hard battle, but whenever I saw him he was always upbeat and smiling. We will all miss him, but you all will have a lot of great memories of the good times.Know that he is in good hands now and looking out for all of you. I am so sorry for your loss. Love, Susan Keyser
- Susan D. Keyser, Lawrenceville, GA
Lucy, Our hearts are heavy for you. Jerry taught us how to courageously fight our battles. The protective love you showed him was so admirable. Our love is with you, Maxine and Ken
- Maxine Simmons, Buckhead, GA
Jerry's good nature throughout his struggle can't help but be admired by all. The comfort to be gotten from his ordeal was that family and friends were able, in their own ways, to say good bye. We'll miss you Jerry.
- Fred & Jenni Black, Greensboro, GA
Lucy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The positive attitude in which Butch approached his illness was some thing that I observed with deep admiration. We all hope that we can be as accepting as we move to our maker. His journey is over . Again, our prayers are with you.
- Herby and Kaye O'keefe, Midway, GA
We are Sorry.
- Ann and Billy Crider, Metter, GA
Lucy,Sister Jogues and Family,we were so sorry to hear about Butch.He fought a long,hard fight and did so bravely.He will be missed and you are all in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Jerry was once of the nicest and congenial class members from BC '56. Jerry was close to my cousin,Charlie Meredith,also a class member of ours. I remember Jerry,Charlie,Jim Foughner,Billy Fox and Frank Fennell being close. We all hung out at the C.Y.P.A. Condolences, Will Meredith, class of 1956
- william meredith, roswell, GA
The American Cancer Society would like to express our deepest condolances on the loss of Mr. Smith. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
- The Savannah American Cancer Society, Savannah, GA
Lucy, I am sorry Joe and I were not able to go to Savannah.It is hard to know what to say but do know our love and prayers are with you. Our memories of Jerry are so precious. He had a wonderful life and loved so dearly by family and friends. But your love for him was admired by all. Love Theresa and Joe
- JOE & THERESA FOX, Greensboro, GA
Lucy our hearts and prayers are with you and we hope god give you strength to be on peace trough this dificult time. From Casillas Family tequila Express
- Ricardo Casillas, Madison, GA
Lisa and Family, The Dewey Girls here in DC are sending you our prayers and our sympathy. I hope that you are able to find some peace and solace through this difficult time. We are here for you. With Love, Aastha Verma Laura Emerick Donna Donella Nora Rooney
- Aastha Verma, Reston, VA, VA
As a high school friend of Lisa's, I can remember being at her house and always enjoying my conversations with Mr. Jerry. He had an easygoing and welcoming way about him and a great sense of humor. Our heartfelt condolences to the entire family. Dan and Donna
- Dan Curry, Bel Air, MD
Our heartfelt condolences to the family. Sandie and David Harn
- Sandra Harn, Savannah, GA
Jerry fought a long hard battle, but whenever I saw him he was always upbeat and smiling. We will all miss him, but you all will have a lot of great memories of the good times.Know that he is in good hands now and looking out for all of you. I am so sorry for your loss. Love, Susan Keyser
- Susan D. Keyser, Lawrenceville, GA
Lucy, Our hearts are heavy for you. Jerry taught us how to courageously fight our battles. The protective love you showed him was so admirable. Our love is with you, Maxine and Ken
- Maxine Simmons, Buckhead, GA
Jerry's good nature throughout his struggle can't help but be admired by all. The comfort to be gotten from his ordeal was that family and friends were able, in their own ways, to say good bye. We'll miss you Jerry.
- Fred & Jenni Black, Greensboro, GA
Lucy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The positive attitude in which Butch approached his illness was some thing that I observed with deep admiration. We all hope that we can be as accepting as we move to our maker. His journey is over . Again, our prayers are with you.
- Herby and Kaye O'keefe, Midway, GA
We are Sorry.
- Ann and Billy Crider, Metter, GA
Lucy,Sister Jogues and Family,we were so sorry to hear about Butch.He fought a long,hard fight and did so bravely.He will be missed and you are all in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Jerry was once of the nicest and congenial class members from BC '56. Jerry was close to my cousin,Charlie Meredith,also a class member of ours. I remember Jerry,Charlie,Jim Foughner,Billy Fox and Frank Fennell being close. We all hung out at the C.Y.P.A. Condolences, Will Meredith, class of 1956
- william meredith, roswell, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
