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Feb. 12, 2023
12:30 p.m.

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Jerry Charles Smith, 67, of Morganton, NC, died Thursday, February 2, 2023.

Born in Iredell County, NC on November 8, 1955, he was the son of the late Fred Winston Smith and Jacqueline Geneva Minter Smith. Jerry was a member of The Rising Church. He was an avid reader and enjoyed building model planes. His true love was playing the drums for the church’s Praise Team. Jerry worked as a welder and was a veteran of the US Air Force.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Smith was preceded in death by two brothers, Fred D. Smith and Danny Woodrow Smith.

The memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m., Sunday, February 12, 2023 at The Rising Church with Bishop Barry Camp officiating.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Is Jerry's ex wife, Dana gulledge, I just heard about jerry passing away. I'm very sorry if this is family, every one I knew of Jerry's family uncle Bobby and his wife, and as a fred and Danny the brothers of jerry all have dyed I don't know who I call to find out how he died. Please tell me if you can help me. My number is 9806169298. [email protected] is my email. Text me or call if you can

—Dana gulledge
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Jerry came a long way in a short time. Will miss his sly grin.

—Bob Hayes
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Jerry will be missed. Always there to help when needed and loved playing the drums on the praise team. I will miss seeing him and talking to him. Love you Jer

—Glenn Kivett

I didn't know home long, but he loved playing the drums and loved worshipping for the Lord. He will be missed. Jesus is probably playing the drums with Jerry.

—Melissa Henschen