Deo Gerald Smith was born April 10, 1939 to Seamon and Irene Smith in Bristow, Oklahoma. He departed this life February 24, 2019 at the age of 79 years, 10 months and 14 days.
He attended Gypsy public schools. On May 23, 1959 Deo Gerald Smith and Wanda Florene McGuire were united in marriage. from this union were born three children, Edwin, Glenda and Roger.
Gerald was a dairy farmer and farmer who thoroughly enjoyed being outdoors on the farm. He also enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Florene Smith of the home; three children, Edwin Smith and wife Renee of Bristow, Glenda Noe and husband Darrin of Goodyear, Arizona and Roger Smith and wife Tammy of Bristow; Eight siblings, Joyce Stubblefield of Bristow, Louise Campbell of Bristow, Janice Kennedy of Bixby, Clayton Smith of Mannford, Charlie Smith of Bristow, Melton Smith and wife Juanita of Bristow, Nadine Plum and husband Charles of Bristow, Jackie Smith and wife Kathy of Bristow; Nine grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, twin brother Leo Merle Smith, brother, Seamon Smith, brother, Glen Dale Smith, sister, Nita Watts as well as infant baby Smith.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00AM, Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Gypsy Holiness Church with interment to follow at the Sunrise Cemetery near Kellyville, Oklahoma.