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Jerry L. Smith

Mr. Jerry L. Smith, 73, of Decatur, Ark., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in Springdale, Ark. He was born July 22, 1939, in Gentry, Ark., to Frank Smith and Mable (Schultz) Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Margaret Smith; one daughter, Alfreda Lopez; two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Smith; six children, Jerry Smith Jr. of Decatur, Ark., Vanessa Willis of Hugoton, Kan., Diona Hixson of Siloam Springs, Ark., Charles Ratledge of Gravette, Ark., Cheryl Waeltz of Sulphur Springs, Ark., Catherine Smith of Siloam Springs, Ark.; four brothers; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at a later date. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.nelsonberna.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville.

Published November 7, 2012

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