Jerry Wayne Smith

Jerry Wayne Smith joined the church triumphant on February 14, 2025. In the final days of his life, Jerry was surrounded by his loving family. 

Jerry was born on September 28, 1951 in Denton, NC to Olin and Millie (Hill) Smith. Jerry was raised in a community of family with his three brothers, his beloved grandparents and cousins. Jerry spent his career working in the furniture industry and was a talented detail sander. As an adult, he attended Jackson Creek Baptist Church. Jerry lived life to the fullest. He raised two boys and gained two bonus daughters later in life. Jerry enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing. He was a car enthusiast and a Nascar fan. After retiring, Jerry enjoyed time at the beach, time in the garden and time with his grandchildren. While Jerry was a man of few words, he was a friend to all. In his later years, Jerry gave to others by volunteering in communities of need including Meals on Wheels and Our Daily Bread Kitchen in Asheboro.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Olin and Millie (Hill) Smith, his brother Donald Ray Smith and his beloved son Chad Wayne Smith. 

Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 21 years Barbara Hawkes Smith; son Shaun Smith (Lucretia) of Denton; daughters Jennifer Prillaman Jackson (Thomas) of Kenly and Laura Prillaman Lamb (William) of Sophia; grandchildren, Tommy Jackson (Leah), Robert Jackson, Natalie Lambert, Caroline Lambert, Will Lamb; great granddaughter Emmi Jackson; brothers James Smith (Reba) and Randy Smith; and beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and special extended family members.

A visitation will be held on Monday, February 17 from 5pm to 7pm at Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro. Funeral service will be held at 1pm Tuesday, February 18 at First Presbyterian Church at 420 West Walker Street Asheboro with the Rev. Brian Rummage officiating. Burial will be held at New Hope Memorial Gardens. 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Jerry’s memory to Our Daily Bread Kitchen PO Box 682, Asheboro NC and Jackson Creek Baptist Church, 1637 Chapelwood Road, Denton NC 27239.