Gerald L. Smith's Obituary
Graveside services for Dr. Gerald L. Smith age 83 of Henderson will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 16, 2009 at Strong cemetery under the direction of Rader Funeral of Henderson with Rev. Ricky Ricks officiating. Jerry died Wednesday, January 14, 2009. He was born May 25, 1925 in Oklahoma and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Henderson where he was a member of the Pals class. Jerry was in the Army Air Corp during WWII and after completing his service he became a pharmacist advancing to dental school where he became an orthodontist. He retired in 1982 in Baytown where he sold his practice. After retiring for only a short period of time he moved to San Antonio where he joined a dental clinic as an orthodontist and retired for the second and final time after 18 years. He is preceded in death by his parents Fanny & Garret Smith, brother Eugene C. "Cotton" Smith, and daughter Cecilia Ann Hellstrom. He is survived by his wife Gloria Smith, five Children: Geraldine Jerri Shelton and husband Sam. Gerald Leon Smith II and wife Nancy. Beverly Rowe and husband Andy. Two stepchildren Tony Smith and wife Barbara and Teddi Smith. He was blessed with seventeen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. And two nieces. Visitation will be Friday from 5-7 at the funeral home. Family will be his pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hospice of East Texas or the Alzheimer's Association. A memorial guestbook may be signed online at raderfh.com
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