Jerry Dwight “Jabbo” Smith, 76, of Giles County, passed away on May 21st, 2025, at his home. Born on February 7th, 1949, in Town Creek, Alabama, Jabbo was known for his love of hunting, grilling, gardening, and the outdoors. An avid Alabama fan, he lived life to the fullest.
Jabbo was preceded in death by his parents, Huey and Catherine Mayes Smith, grandson Chad Horton, brothers Tommy, Michael, Herchell, James Ray, and Ronny “Fat Head” Smith, and sister Patsy Green.
He is survived by his sisters Wanda Smith of Charlotte, NC, and Martha Smith of Moulton, AL, brother Roy (Shelly) Stanley of Clearwater, FL, daughters Devona (Michael) Horton of Hillsboro, AL, Robin (Anthony) McGee of Lexington, AL, Lisa (Dewayne) of Town Creek, AL, sons Lynn (Melissa) Smith of Hillsboro, AL, Terry Dwight (Nicole Holbrook) Smith of Pulaski, TN, Terry Lee Smith of Lynnville, TN, 13 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements for Jerry Dwight “Jabbo” Smith. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.