Jerry Smart Sr. was born on February 15, 1946 in Savannah, GA to Doris Smart, of Savannah, and Warren Smart, of Allendale, SC. He transitioned peacefully on April 21, 2023. Jerry met and married Mary Louise Allen in Savannah on August 12,1962. Together they raised their family in Savannah before relocating to New Haven, Connecticut, where their family grew even more.
He attended Florence & Callen High School in Savannah and continued his college education in Connecticut. Jerry was a devoted and dedicated employee at Pratt & Whitney in North Haven and East Hartford, Connecticut, for 37 years and retired at age 57. Jerry always had a passion for Real Estate that he pursued both in Savannah and New Haven.
Jerry was very athletic and enjoyed weightlifting, racquetball and running. He was health conscious and believed in a balanced diet and healthy eating. He enjoyed listening to music, playing cards and checkers. He was an avid sports lover. He was a God-fearing man who loved his children, and he adored his grands, great grands, and great-great grands.
Jerry leaves to cherish his memory: Three brothers: Warren Smart of Savannah, GA, Warren Smart Jr. of New Bern, NC, and Jackie Smart of Savannah, GA; Four children: Janice Allen, Mary Louise Smart, Jacqueline Smart McDuffie, and Michael Smart (Elaine), who currently all reside in New Haven, CT; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his parents: Doris Smart and Warren Smart; siblings: Joseph Raymond Stokes, Earl Smart, Blanche Smart, Alfred Smart and Floyd Smart; wife: Mary Louise Allen; children: Jerry Smart Jr., Stephanie Smart, and Jermar Smart; and a special niece whom he loved and adored: Tesha Belinda Smart.
Funeral Services are entrusted to McClam Funeral Home 95 Dixwell Ave New Haven, CT 06511. Pastor Robert Kinney Sr. officiating. Floral arrangements can be made through Mae Flower & Gift Shop. Cards and condolences can be sent to Mount Hope Temple 555 Dixwell Ave. New Haven, CT 06511.