Gerald Leon Smith
December 11, 1929 - October 13, 2021
Gerald Leon Smith (91) of Leesburg, FL passed away at AdventHealth Waterman Hospital in Tavares, FL on October 13, 2021. He was born December 11, 1929 in Hastings, MI. Gerald is survived by his sisters, Nancy Hershberger of Grand Rapids, MI and Joyce Brinningstaull of Lake Odessa, MI; his brother, Larry Smith (Eadith) of Huntsville, AL and numerous nephews and nieces and their children. He was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Dorothy (Statsick) Smith of Lake Odessa, MI and his sister Sherry Bowman of Hastings, MI. Jerry worked for the C&O railroad as a train dispatcher in Grand Rapids, MI. He retired from there after 40 years. Therefore, he had a passion for anything related to trains. He enjoyed collecting stamps and coins. He also enjoyed growing orchids. He will be laid to rest at the Lone Oak Cemetery in Leesburg, FL. Online condolences may be left at www.beyersfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory, Leesburg, FL.
Gerald Leon Smith (91) of Leesburg, FL passed away at AdventHealth Waterman Hospital in Tavares, FL on October 13, 2021. He was born December 11, 1929 in Hastings, MI. Gerald is survived by his sisters, Nancy Hershberger of Grand Rapids, MI... View Obituary & Service Information