Jerry L. Smith

March 1, 2021

Jerry L. Smith, known to friends and family as “Hunt,” died peacefully surrounded by his wife and children on March 1, 2021. He was known for his acerbic wit and masterful storytelling recounting his experiences growing up in the bootheel of Missouri, serving as CFO of chemical companies and pharmaceutical research firms, and globetrotting with his wife, Donna. Most important to him was his family, especially his children and grandchildren, about whom he shared that “many of his friends can attest that they are exceptional,” when recently documenting his life’s stories. He also enjoyed hunting, investing, a good scotch with friends, and the entire Dr. Hook catalog. Hunt is survived by his wife of 33 years, Donna Beck Smith, his three children, Benjamin (Bethany) Smith, Elizabeth (Michael) Smith Brigham, and Peter Smith; and his four grandchildren, Eva, Christopher, Jack and Nicholas. He was predeceased by his mother, Louise Middleton Smith, father, William Medicus Smith, and siblings James, Robert and Betty Louise Smith. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, March 12th at St. Boniface Episcopal Church 5615 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242. Due to COVID-19 protocols, all attendees are required to make reservations ahead of time by calling (941) 349-5616. The service will also be live-streamed via their website at http://www.bonifacechurch.org/worship. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations to either the Ronald McDonald House Tampa Bay, where Hunt was an active volunteer, or to St. Boniface Church with Migrant Mission in Memo.