Jerry Wayne Smith, 1950-2020

Jerry Wayne Smith, 70, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at his residence.

He was born March 18, 1950 in Coffee County, AL to the late George and Coela Smith; he moved to Lake Wales from Orlando in 1986. Jerry was a truck driver for over 20 years for multiple companies. He attended Grace Baptist Church.

Jerry was preceded in death by his stepson Michael Richards; and three of his sisters. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Karon Smith; daughters, Coela Blackstock of Georgia, and Sherry Smith of Ohio; stepson, Thomas Richards and his wife Dana of Anderson, SC; sister, Patricia Griffin of Auburndale; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

No services are scheduled at this time. Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements.