Jerry Marshall Griffith, age 77, of Smithville passed away Monday night, April 28, 2025, at Life Care Center of Sparta. 

He was born September 16, 1947 to his parents the late John Marshall and Gladys Ivy Griffith.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Elizabeth Griffith. 

Mr. Griffith was a US Army Veteran, retired from Middle Tennessee Natural Gas after 28 years of service and was a Methodist.

He is survived by wife, Penny Griffith of Smithville; stepdaughter, Jade (Phil) Lucas of California; four grandchildren, Summer Adcock, River Moser, Lake Moser, Victoria Lucas. 

Funeral service was held Friday, May 2, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial followed in Bethel Cemetery. 

Pallbearers included Roger Griffith, Chris Griffith, Ron Griffith, Denny Joins, Derek Joins, and River Moser.

The family asks that donations be made to the Bethel Cemetery Fund in memory of Jerry. 

DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.