Jerry Wayne Smotherman of Christiana, TN died on August 8, 2025. Jerry was born on December 11, 1938 in the Midland Community to Horace Palmer and Chester Mae (Helton) Smotherman. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his brother, William “Smiley” Smotherman.

Jerry is survived by his daughter, Angela and son-in-law, Ricky Wilkinson; brothers, Edward (Virginia) and Bobby Smotherman plus nephews Ricky and Brian Smotherman.

During his years, Jerry worked at the US Rubber Company in Shelbyville, the Rutherford County Creamery, and Forrest Sloan Cabinet Shop before retiring from Cummins Sign Company.

Visitation will be 10:00-11:00 AM, Monday, August 11, 2025 at Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home. Graveside service will follow at 11:30 AM at Whitworth Cemetery located at 9387 Link Road in Christiana with Pastor Trey Gambill officiating. Pallbearers will be Ricky Smotherman, Brian Smotherman, Jim Thompson, Donnie Faulk, Buddy Gambill and Sammy Hughes.