Final arrangements entrusted to Emanuel Funeral Home-Crockett.

Services will be held:

Saturday, August 22, 2026

11:00 AM

Family Life Christian Center

3855 E. Orem

Houston, Texas 77047

Reverend Richard Malveaux, Pastor

Viewing will be held:

Saturday, August 22, 2026

10:00 AM- 10:45 AM

Family Life Christian Center

There will be a Private Burial.

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Jerry Lynn Smith was born on January 6, 1971, in Carthage, Texas, to Frank and Mable Chatam Smith. He graduated from Carthage High School and went on to build a dedicated career as an electrician and delivery driver, known for his reliability, steady work ethic, and willingness to lend a helping hand wherever needed.

Jerry was united in marriage to Lakeshia Gilbert Smith, and together they shared twenty years of love, partnership, and devotion while raising five children. His family was the center of his world, and he carried a deep pride in the lives and accomplishments of each of his children.

On July 28, 2026, Jerry departed this earth in Houston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mable Smith; brothers, Ronnie Henderson, Kurt Henderson, DeAundre Howard, and LaSander Howard, along with many beloved family members and friends who now welcome him with open arms.

Jerry leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Lakeshia Gilbert Smith; his children, Dezmond Lewis, Casey Smith, Khierra Manson, D'nya Gilbert, and Marquez Anderson; and his siblings, Frankie Smiith (Terry), Debra Smith, Teresia Bowie (Eric), Leo Hunt, Annette Randolph (Rodney), Derrick Howard (Vickie), Tangela Smith, Beverly Bryant, Kenneth Gross, June Pope (Joey), Gary Henderson, Kemmy Henderson (Pricilla), and Derrick Taylor (Sharon). He also leaves behind a host of extended family and friends who will miss him dearly.