Gerald Smith, Sr., 80, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at Presbyterian Hospital on February 21, 2021. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Veronica (Vickie) Dickerson and parents, Pauline Sherron and Virgil Estes of Charlotte, NC.
Survivor, and loving wife now, Linda Anderson Smith, and children Terrie Smith Young of Charlotte, Gerald “Jerry” Smith, Jr. of Charlotte, and Tommy (Kearstin) Dabney of Lugoff, SC.
Grandkids are Josh Young, Jordan Young, Gerald (Tripp) Smith III, Rachel and Jill Dabney. Great-grandchild, Carter Young. Sisters, Frances (Mickey) Outz, Donna Estes of Charlotte. Brother, Douglas Estes of Cherryville, NC. Mentionable, Ronnie and Betty Cowles, and Don Young.
Gerald was most known by working at Dixie News, owning Minute Grill and City Carpet.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Forest Lawn West Cemetery, 4601 Freedom Dr. Charlotte, NC 28208. Anyone that wants to come, please do. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Shriners Hospitals for Children Processing Center, P.O. Box 863765 Orlando, FL 32886.
