Jerry Don Smithart was born on Sept. 3, 1947 to Odis Dean Smithart and Della Mae (Alexander) Smithart in Caddo, Okla. Jerry died on Nov. 15, 2020 in Durant, Okla.
Jerry served his country in the United States Marine Corp from 1966-1970 and served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He also obtained the rank of Sergeant First Class in the Army Reserves and Sergeant E5 in the National Guard after his services in the United States Marine Corps.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Coria Lee Smithart; and five brothers, Howard Dean Smithart, Odis James Smithart, Marvin Dee Smithart, Larry Neal Boatman, and Arthur Loyd Boatman.
Jerry is survived by one brother, Billy Dean Smithart, and three sisters, Christine Haggerty, Sherry Gilliam and Joleen Stacy. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
In accordance with his wishes, no memorial service will be held and due to COVID-19 no family gathering will be held.
Burial service is provided by Holmes-Coffey-Murray Funeral Home and burial will be at the Gethsemane Cemetery in Caddo, Okla.