Jerry “Papa” Smith August 11, 1934 – March 4, 2012 Jerry “Papa” Smith passed away March 4, 2012 after a courageous battle with lung disease. Jerry leaves behind wife Julia of 59 years; daughters Patty Galdos (Butch), Dee-Ann Dike (Matt); grandchildren Tom (Jodi), Nathan (Sasha), Courtney Galdos (Phil); great-grandchildren Thomas, Ashley, Markus, Gage, Emily and Kinley Galdos; sister Reba Medeiros, sisters-in-law Helen Smith, Margarita Johnson; brothers-in-law Ernest Alvarado and Wally Johnson; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Jerry worked for Hollister Furniture Store and Standard Furniture Store in Salinas for many years. He and his brother Wayne owned and operated an upholstery business. Jerry’s passion in life other than his family was fishing.
Jerry was preceded in death by brothers Wayne, Myrl, and Denzel Smith and sister Helen Davis.
Friends and family are invited to attend a Celebration of Life, April 14, 2012, at 1:00 P.M. at Immaculate Conception Church Parish Hall, 7290 Airline Highway, Tres Pinos, CA.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Central Coast or San Benito Home Health c/o Grunnagle Ament Nelson 870 San Benito St., Hollister, CA 95023.
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Jerry “Papa” Smith August 11, 1934 – March 4, 2012
