Jerry Smikal

Jerry George Smikal, 77, of Eastgate, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016, at his residence.

Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at St. Anne’s Catholic Cemetery in Eastgate. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

Jerry was born July 2, 1939 in Dayton, to parents; Antone and Bessie Vyoral Smikal, and has been a lifelong resident of Eastgate. He was a cherry picker operator for Brown and Root and had also been employed by the Liberty County Water District as a dragline operator before retiring. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, his cattle, tractor work, and his dogs.

Mr. Smikal was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 39 years: Erlene B. McCarter Smikal, and all of his siblings: Steve, Bill, Emil, Albert, Marion, and Jessie Smikal, Frances Young, Agnes Kowis, Mary Symoheyl, Mildred Brannan, and Toni Janik. He is survived by his daughter: Amy Wallette and husband Everett of Kenefick, son: Terry Graham and wife Debbie of Eastgate, grandchildren: Candice Piffer and Brandi Pope, great-granddaughter: Zoey Grace, nephew: David Smikal and wife Mandy, numerous other relatives, and friends.

God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believe on him shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16

For those who desire, donations may be made to a charity of your choice in Jerry’s name.