Jerry Doyle Smith passed away on Aug. 8, 2026. Jerry was born in Shawnee, OK to Doyle and Mildred (McKey) Smith. He graduated in 1970 from Tecumseh High School. He then proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and The Army National Guard. After his military service he returned to Tecumseh and began working in construction pouring concrete for many years before starting his career at Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center in Tecumseh until his retirement.
Jerry is survived by three daughters: Bobbi Jo Cannon of Shawnee, Barbi Jean Smith of Shawnee and Kati-Lee Bailey and husband Tyler of Tecumseh; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild; brother Randy Smith of Shawnee; and sister Linda McFarland of Tulsa.
He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather Sammy P. Ellis, brother Larry Smith, and sister Karen Combs.
A celebration of Jerry’s life will be held Aug. 21, 2026, at 1. pm at AE Funeral Services located at 603 W. Independence St., Shawnee, OK. with burial following at Forest Hill Cemetery in Tecumseh with Rev. Lonnie Hurst of Grace Community Church officiating.
