Jerald "Jake" R. Smith

December 24, 1935 - December 3, 2020

Jerald “Jake” Smith, age 84 of East Peoria, passed away on Thursday, December 03, 2020 at Generations at Riverview in East Peoria. He was born to Raymond and Delores (Giesler) Smith on December 24, 1935 in Peoria. He married Patricia L. Stewart on December 14, 1953 in Peoria; she preceded him in death on January 25, 2014. Jerald is survived by his son, Walter (Tamera) Smith of East Peoria; his sister, Connie (Danny) Clark of East Peoria; and his granddaughter, Alexandria Smith of Bloomington. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Douglas N. Smith, and two sisters; Elizabeth Clark and Barbara ”Bobbie” Mettam. Jerald worked as a Caterpillar Factory Accountant for 30 years and was a member of UAW Local 974. He enjoyed fishing and especially loved being a grandpa. Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no public service at this time. Burial at Fondulac Cemetery, East Peoria, will follow at a later date. Memorials may be made to TAPS Animal Shelter, Pekin. Gary Deiters Funeral Home & Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements and condolences may be left at www.GaryDeitersFH.com.