Jerry Lynn

Goldsmith

Mr. Jerry L. Goldsmith, son of Robert Selvester Goldsmith and Willola Jordan Goldsmith. He was born November 13, 1961, in Florence, Alabama.  Jerry departed this life July 10, 2023, at Northside Hospital. He joined Armstead Chapel CME Church, Florence Alabama; under the leadership of Reverend Charles Henry.

He received his education at W.C. Handy Elementary, Applebee Junior High School and Coffee High School.  He matriculated to the University of North Alabama where he received his bachelor's degree in political science.  While attending the University of North Alabama he pledged Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Jerry is preceded in death by his loving devoted wife, Jacqueline Nelms Goldsmith, sisters Barbara A. Goldsmith, Pauline Smith and brothers Michael K. Jordan and Robert E. Parker.

He leaves to cherish his memories a twin brother Terry G. Goldsmith (Thomasette Goldsmith), Steven H. Jordan (Dr. Kathy Lynes-Jordan) and one loving sister Elaine Baugh (John R. Baugh).  A loving stephdaughter Brittany Nicole Nelms. Beloved Mother-In-Law, Annie Lee Mann. His extended family includes three sister-in-laws, Floral Parker of Florence Alabama, Andrea Elaine Pelzer (Andrew), Pamela Demetra Mann and three brother-in-laws, Leslie Smith of Birmingham, Alabama, Walter Mann Jr., and James Lapel Mann (Jamie).  A loving aunt, Charlene Robinson of Zion, Illinois.  A host of nieces and nephews; Roger, Karon, Jamal , Roderrick, and Brian; and nieces; Destiny, Keely, Charlet', Ashley. and Michelle. Also cherished by a host of special cousins from Florence, Alabama, family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 14, 2023, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home (1512 Williamson Road).
A Home Going Celebration will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Minister Lorenza Collier is the Eulogist. Please continue to keep the entire family in your prayers.

"We Are Family Helping Family With Quality Affordable Services". Burden's Funeral Home, 1512 Williamson Road is in charge of arrangements. For more information please visit our website at www.burdensfuneralhome.net or call 678-603-1666.