Rev. Dr. Lynn “Jerry” Smith, D.Lit, age 78, of Bluff City, TN went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 4, 2021 in the Ballad Health Hospice House. He was born August 28, 1942 in Greensboro, NC, and he has lived in the Bristol area since 1988. He served the Lord by preaching his word, and working in nursing home ministry for over 30 years. Rev. Smith was a member for over 31 years at Antioch Baptist Church. He was a recipient of the highly respected title, Doctorate of Letters.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, and three brothers. Surviving include his loving wife, Sandra Watson Smith; daughter, Greta Ramey and husband Cliff; grandchildren, Diana O’Dell, Clifford Ramey, Jr., Sandra Cranford and husband Rusty; great grandchildren, Emily Pierce and husband John, Trey O’Dell, Savannah Cranford, Hollie Cranford, Ally Cranford, Rusty Taylor Cranford, Madalen Ramey, and Bailey Ramey; like a son to him, Chad Smith; several nieces and nephews including Debbie Huffman.
The funeral service for Mr. Smith will be held at 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 7, 2021 at Antioch Baptist Church with Rev. Brad Davis, Rev. Josh Davis, and Rev. Mike Nixon officiating. The famly will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Monday, at the church, prior to the service. The committal service and interment will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Eddie McGuire, Marcus Blackstone, David Falin, Devin Wells, Aaron Frye and Argie Evans. Honorary Pallbearers will be Buddy Clark, David Meade, Doug Breeding, Junior Stophel, John Rosenbalm, Roy Nunn and Rick Rimer.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Antioch Baptist Church, 1016 Old Airport Road, Bristol, VA 24201, or Tri-State Baptist Children’s Home, 1528 Vance Tank Road, Bristol, TN 37620.
The family would like to extend a special word of thanks to the Ballad Health Hospice House.
Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net. Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Prayers for the family. He was such a wonderful man. I worked with him for many years at Wal-Mart. He always had a smile on his face & was quick to cheer you up when you were down. He will be greatly missed.
So sorry for your loss, Lynn was a fine person! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all through this difficult time🙏🙏
I loved to see Lynn’s smiling face when I walked through the doors at Walmart. He was a sweet friend. He will be missed. Prayers for the family especially his wife.
So sorry for your loss
I loved this man and his family. The church was so good to the Cambridge House residents and staff members. You always brought love because we saw. JESUS.
Me and my family loved lynn he would talk to us every time we seen him in walmart he will be missed dearly prayers for all
Dear Greta, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. Love you Greta
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Lynn. He was a very good man. My late husband (Doug Owens) thought the world of him. They knew each other from MacDonalds in Walmart on Pkwy.I can see them together now in heaven passing on their tall tales. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We will miss Lynn.What a comfort though to know where he is right now. He was always smiling and cutting up,loved seeing him at Wal-Mart. So very sorry Sandra. You and Greta will be in our prayers.
So sad to hear this. Lifting the family up in prayer.
I’m very sorry to hear that Lynn passed away. He always made me laugh or at least had to get a smile out of me. Memories at Antioch are the best of him and Ms Sandra. Miss those days!!! My love, thoughts and prayers are with you all.
i am so sorry for your loss of lynn i worked with him at walmart he was a sweet man when he smile it made you smile and he could cheer you up with his funny jokes it was a good man i will miss him my thoughts and prayers are with you all
Lynn was a very kind and gentle soul. I loved him dearly. I always felt so blessed to hear him preach. I will be praying for all of his family. He will be missed so much.
So sorry to hear of Lynns passing. my prayers and thoughts are with you and your mom.
We will all miss seeing him at Hardee’s. He was a big cut up and always kept us entertained. He always had a smile on his face and always praised the Lord. Now he is in heaven with all his loved ones and we will all be there with him before long. I can just see him strolling down the streets of gold with a smile on his face and jumping up in the air and praising the Lord. Sandra and Greta you are in our prayers. Love y’all!!
GRETA – SO sorry for ur lost u and family in my prayers
Our condolences. We have such sweet memories of Brother Lynn. May God give you & your family comfort.
Jim & Judy Steele
Bristol, Va.
Sandra, we were saddened to read of Bro. Lynn’s “homegoing” but gladdened by the fact that he served the Lord and loved Him and now, he has looked upon His sweet face. He always commented to Sharon when she wore her DUKE sweatshirt in to WalMart; they always looked forward to Duke and Coach K playing. We pray for your peace and comfort, as only the Lord Jesus can give. We will be praying earnestly for all of you in the days ahead. Lean on Him every day and he will sustain you at this grievous time. We love you.
Sandra, so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. I’ll keep you and your family in my prayers in the days ahead. May God be you always through your sorrow.
Sandra & Greta & Family, I know the Lord will comfort you during these difficult times. God made it possible for us to spend eternity together in Heaven and we will all be together soon. May God Bless you and be very near in the days ahead. Love you.
Sandra and family, Lois and I wanted you to know that we are praying for the grace of God to be real in your life . We thought so much of brother Lynn. He sure will be missed . It want be long and we will see him again. God Bless and keep you!
Sandra and family, Lois and I wanted you to know we are praying that the grace of God will be real to you during this time. We thought so much of brother Lynn. He sure will be missed May God Bless and jeep you! Les and Lois Ketron..
Mrs.Smith I am so sorry to hear of Lynn’s passing.I waited on you two many times at Mad Greek and always looked forward to seeing you two.He would cut up with me and call me Smiley.Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Our Condoloences. I worked with Lynn at WalMart. He was the sweetest person and such a joy to work with. My thoughts and prayers are with the Family.