Jerome Maurice Smith
June 25, 1989 ~ October 1, 2014
On June 25, 1989, in San Antonio, Texas, a beautiful baby boy was born to David Lee and Tarwyn Stephanie Smith and they named him Jerome Maurice Smith. Some called him "Geronimo", some called him "Bubba", but David and Tarwyn called him son. At a young age, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at Second Baptist Church in San Antonio, Texas and later moved membership as his parents were led at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and Mount Calvary Baptist Church. He came into this world of full of life and unwavering devotion to the Dallas Cowboys. Jerome brought joy to his loved ones by his simplicity and honesty. He attended Bridgewater Daycare and El Dorado Elementary School where his family lovingly says, "He gave them a run for their money." His education continued at John H Wood Middle School. In 2002, Jerome successfully reached the rank of 1st Degree Black Belt under the Al Francis Karate Organization. Jerome attended James Madison High School. While at Madison High School, Jerome placed 2nd in the regional track meet and 7th at the state 5A track and field meet in the shotput. Jerome graduated from Madison in 2008. In 2012, Jerome obtained an Associate's Degree in Kinesiology from Northeast Lakeview College.Jerome went to be with His Lord on October 1, 2014. He is preceded in death by his great-grandparents Zemry and Mattie Mae Thompson (maternal); Otis and Julia Smith (maternal); Mary Alice and Earnest Hills (paternal); Herbert William Smith (paternal); maternal grandfather Charles H. Thompson; paternal grandfather Herbert Lee Smith; maternal uncle Jared Thompson and a host of family and friends. Left to celebrate Jerome's life through beautiful memories is his great grandmother Lena May Foreman; grandparents Carolyn Thompson and Edna Smith; his loving parents David Lee and Tarwyn Stephanie Smith his sister Sharronda Smith; his nephew Charles Alexander Smith-Ly; his aunts; Teresa Ann Allen, Pamela Joyce Thompson, Roslyn Ross and a host of family and friends who will forever love him. To leave a note for the family visit meadowlawn.net and select obituaries.
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Jerome was a great friend that volunteered each summer at our Free Spirits Track Festival. He helped the kids and coached them to be better at their events. Soft spoken with a heart of gold. I will miss him dearly.
Jerome was a great friend that volunteered each summer at our Free Spirits Track Festival. He helped the kids and coached them to be better at their events. Soft spoken with a heart of gold. I will miss him dearly.
I am so saddened to hear of Jerome’s passing. He was one of my son’s best friends (Josh Corby). I have many great memories of Jerome coming to our house, especially when he was present for Josh’s going away party. He was a comedian and my whole family loved him. Josh is very sad and wanted to attend Jerome’s funeral, but he can’t because he’s afraid he’ll get fired from his job in Midland. Josh and his family have been praying for Jerome’s soul. He was a true Angel and now an Angel with God.
I am so saddened to hear of Jerome’s passing. He was one of my son’s best friends (Josh Corby). I have many great memories of Jerome coming to our house, especially when he was present for Josh’s going away party. He was a comedian and my whole family loved him. Josh is very sad and wanted to attend Jerome’s funeral, but he can’t because he’s afraid he’ll get fired from his job in Midland. Josh and his family have been praying for Jerome’s soul. He was a true Angel and now an Angel with God.
My heartfelt condolences to Jeromes loved ones. I attended jr high and high school with Jeromes. I remember Jerome mostly by his warm and kind presence.
My heartfelt condolences to Jeromes loved ones. I attended jr high and high school with Jeromes. I remember Jerome mostly by his warm and kind presence.
Our condolences to the Smith family. We love you and know that you are in our prayers.
Our condolences to the Smith family. We love you and know that you are in our prayers.
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your Nephew and Son; May the Lord be with you as you mourn the loss of Jerome.
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your Nephew and Son; May the Lord be with you as you mourn the loss of Jerome.
Please accept my condolences on your loss. He was always ready to work with my grandson Nicodemus at Rooselvet and during Free Spirits. He will be missed.
Please accept my condolences on your loss. He was always ready to work with my grandson Nicodemus at Rooselvet and during Free Spirits. He will be missed.
My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family Tarwyn. He seemed to be such a fine young man. My prayers and thoughts are with you today and always.
Tarwyn, I was so sad to hear about your son’s passing. I didn’t know him, but I know his Mom – and that tells me he was a very fine young man. My thoughts and prayers are with you on this very difficult day.
Your friend,
Patty Engels
My condolences to your family. Jerome was a student of mine at Madison high school. He was one of the hardest working, kind & genuine students I’ve ever taught. He will forever be remembered & missed by all who knew him.
My condolences to your family. Jerome was a student of mine at Madison high school. He was one of the hardest working, kind & genuine students I’ve ever taught. He will forever be remembered & missed by all who knew him.
My prayers and my condolences are with the Smith family. I went to school and was a teammate of his dad, David at Fox Tech. My family and Jerome’s family have known each other for a long time. Jerome was a great person. He inspired us. I remember that he was very humble after accomplishing grand feats such as going to the state championship as an athlete in high school and I remember when he achieved a black belt level in our karate organization. It was very inspiring especially since his dad David and Myself are black belts in the same Al Francis karate organization and we witnessed it with his family and friends and I remember how proud his mom and dad were. I send my love to his family.
My prayers and my condolences are with the Smith family. I went to school and was a teammate of his dad, David at Fox Tech. My family and Jerome’s family have known each other for a long time. Jerome was a great person. He inspired us. I remember that he was very humble after accomplishing grand feats such as going to the state championship as an athlete in high school and I remember when he achieved a black belt level in our karate organization. It was very inspiring especially since his dad David and Myself are black belts in the same Al Francis karate organization and we witnessed it with his family and friends and I remember how proud his mom and dad were. I send my love to his family.
My heart is broken for the loss of your son. Jerome was such a kind human being, genuine beyond believe, and just a great guy. I went to Madison with him and recently called him again a couple months ago to catch up, It seems like it just happened. My prayers go out to you all, his family and loved ones. God will take care of Jerome.. All my love- Courtney P.