Jay Smith 83 passed away on May 2, 2019 at Logan Hospital Surrounded by family. He was born on October 2, 1935 to Rulon and Rhelda Perkes Smith, in Smithfield Utah. He married Grace Bailey Bankhead on June 27,1957 in Wellsville, Utah.
He enoyed snowmobilling, camping, hunting, fishing, and gardening. He worked at Thickol for 39 1/2 years. He was a member of the Wellsville Amvets. He is survied by his wife Grace of Hyrum. RoseAnn (Boyd) Nielsen Riverton Utah, Teena (Rick) Johnson Hyrum Utah, Charlotte (David) Earley Smithfield Utah, Rulon (Robyn) Smith Elwood Utah, Tay (Alyce) Smith Wellsville Utah. 16 Grandkids, 19 Great Grandkids, Brother Clinton (Evon) Smith Las Vegas NV. He was proceeded in death by his father Rulon Smith, mother Rhelda Perkes Smith Woodward, Step Father Elmer Woodward. 2 Grandsons Jeremy Hillyard, and DJ Johnson. 2 Granddaughters Kyliegh Ruedas, and Mellie Smith. 2 Sister Gayla McClure, and Marva Maughan. 2 Brothers Mervin Smith, and Randall Smith.
A Viewing service will be held Thursday May 9, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the North Stake Center 245 Apple Drive Hyrum, Utah. Prior to services from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, with Bishop Delon Brower conducting. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday May 10, 2019 at the Hyrum City Cemetery. Compassionate service by Hyrum 5th Ward Relief Society.