Jerry Smock

SAN ANTONIO - Jerry Allen Smock, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away November 10, 2015 at the age of 78.

He was born August 17, 1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana as one of five children born to Clayson and Eva Mae Smock. Jerry grew up in the farming community of Central Indiana. His family settled on a farm near Lizton, Indiana for many years. He was a part of the Lizton school system and was a graduate of Lizton High School in 1955. While at Lizton High, he was active in sports particularly baseball and basketball.

After graduation, he continued to work on the family farm. It was at that time he was introduced to his future wife, Sue Ann Banks, by a mutual friend on a blind date. After a short courtship, they were married on January 24, 1958. The couple made Lebanon, Indiana their home where they lived for 44 years.

Jerry first worked for Western Electric (now AT&T) where he was a switchman providing phone service to the central Indiana communities for 37 years. He retired from AT&T in 1995 and became a house husband while his wife Sue continued to work.

Upon both retiring, they decided to move to the warmer climate of Florida in 2002, where Jerry fully enjoyed the fishing and boating lifestyle.

After experiencing numerous hurricanes in Florida, Jerry and Sue decided to move to Kerrville, Texas in 2006 to be closer to family and continued warm weather. They enjoyed living in the Vicksburg Village community and membership in the First Christian Church in Kerrville.

Jerry enjoyed NASCAR racing and Indiana sports, especially Indiana University basketball and loved spending time with family and friends.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 57 years Sue Ann (Banks), his sons Douglas of San Antonio and Randy of Chicago, their wives Rebecca and Melissa and his granddaughters Megan, Casey and Shelby. He is also survived by his brother Jim and sisters Shirley Ann Martin and Sue Swain.

A Memorial Service will be held in the Main Chapel of Kerrville Funeral Home, 1221 Junction Highway, Kerrville, Texas beginning at 3 PM, Friday, November 13, 2015 with the Rev. Bret Coe officiating.
He will return to his beloved Florida at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the First Christian Church Memorial Fund in Kerrville.

Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Kerrville Funeral Home. (830) 895-5111

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