Jerry Dale Scott, age 81 of Smithville, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday night, November 30, 2025. He passed away peacefully at Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital, surrounded by his family. Jerry was born December 30, 1943 to his parents, the late Dale and Robbie McMillen Scott. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ewin and Bettie Sandlin, sister-in-law, Eva Willoughby and great-niece, Sharli Joy. Jerry was a member and deacon of Mt. Herman Baptist Church. Jerry graduated from the last class of Liberty High School. He retired from Avco where he worked in planning and inspection for over 38 years; he also owned a nursery business and was a cattle farmer. Jerry was a Mason and member of the DeKalb Lodge, a DeKalb County Commissioner for 24 years, and served as chairman of the 911 board until his retirement in 2025. He loved helping people and volunteered his time across many community organizations and events. When he wasn’t at a Church Service, his hobbies were reading, woodworking, and walking horses early on in his life. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Wanda Sandlin Scott of Smithville; son and daughter-in-law, Anthony Lee and Dana Michelle Curtis Scott of Smithville; two brothers-in-law, Freddy Sandlin of Smithville and Mac Willoughby of Murfreesboro; nieces, Shandi Sandlin of Smithville and Melanie (Dana) Richardson of Murfreesboro; great-nieces, Lauralee Richardson of Murfreesboro, Amber (Matt) Simon of Christiana; five great-great-nieces; aunt, Earlene Olson of Smithville, and special friend Nell Beshearse of Smithville who was like a sister to him. Funeral services will be conducted 1 PM Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Gary Caplinger and Bernard Houk officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Wednesday 10 AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Scott family.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb team who took gentle care of him and his family during the last moments of his life.
