Gerald E. “Jerry” Smith, age 40, of 627 South 20th, died on Sunday, October 28, 2012 in his home. He was born on May 9, 1972 in Pike County,IL, the son of Arthur “Butch” and Elsie (Gilbert) Smith. Jerry was a 1990 graduate of Quincy High School. He was employed by Amcon. Jerry was a huge fan of the Chicago Cubs. He also loved being a father. He greatly enjoyed hanging out with his best friends that were like brothers to him. He also enjoyed traveling, basketball and other sports.

Jerry is survived by: His daughter: Sierra Smith, his mother, Elsie Smith, three sisters, Angie Smith, Tina Brewer and her husband David and Misty Smith, one nephew: Jeremy Mosley, nieces: Aylea Ellefritz, Jordan Smith and Kayla Smith,one step-nephew: Mathew Brewer and his wife Amber.
Also surviving are close family friends: the Derrick Douglas Family and Jeff Icenogle.

Jerry was preceded in death by his father and grandparents.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 2, 2012 at 1:00 PM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Interment in Greenmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Family.