Jeffrey ”Jeff” Carter Smith
November 12, 1965 – December 26, 2021
On Sunday, December 26, 2021, Jeffery Carter Smith passed away at the age of 56. He was born on November 12, 1965, to Bud and Bobbie (McIntyre) Smith.
Jeff graduated from Westside High School in 1984 and went on to earn a degree in Psychology and Marketing from the University of Arizona in 1989.
He lived in California for a few years after graduation, then returned to Omaha, Nebraska, where he met and married Deborah Rawlings in 1994. Their daughter, Sarah, was born on November 2, 1995.
Jeff enjoyed cooking and gardening, loved caring for animals and talking to people, maintained many lifelong friendships and made new friends everyday wherever he went, and he was always on the move.
Jeff was preceded in death by father, Ira R. Smith. He is survived by mother, Roberta Smith; daughter, Sarah Smith; grandson, Cayden Melia; brothers, Steve Smith (Diane), David Smith; sister, Kerry Grossoehme (Steve); nephew, Jason Smith (Heidi); nieces, Kayle Askew (Brandon), Lauren Grossoehme; grandnieces and grandnephew: Gracy Smith, Laken Askew and Robbie Smith.
Funeral Service: Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 2pm, at Heafey, Hoffman, Dworak and Cutler Mortuary, 7805 West Center Road, Omaha, NE. Memorials are suggested to Catholic Charities of Omaha or the Nebraska Humane Society.
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Just wanted to send my deepest sympathy for the family was my best friend for 45 years Loved him as my brother
I am so sorry. I will try to be there!! ❤
Marky & I have been priveledged to know Jeff since moving to Omaha in grade school. Growing up a few streets from each other with all of the neighborhood having the highest regards for Jeff & the Smith Family. Our greatest sorrows go out to Jeff & Family. God Bless. Jay & Mark Quinn.
Surprised and saddened to here about Jeff’s passing. I have known Jeff since Junior High, but haven’t seen him in several years…a lot of fond memories! Jeff was a spirited individual that was loved by many. My deepest sympathy for the Smith family and praying for love and support during this time to everyone that was blessed to know Jeff.
Sorry to here about your loss. I new Jeff since elementary such a good man full of energy will truly be missed .
Our sympathy to the Smith family in the loss of Jeff. So sorry and taken so young. We have many fond memories of Jeff. Our heart goes out to all of you.
We are saddened by the news of Jeff and send our condolences to the Smith family. Being a neighbor of Jeff’s for many years, we saw his daily enjoyment of family, friends, and pets. He always had a “hello” or a wave or a bit of conversation when he noticed a neighbor outside. So proud of his garden, we were blessed to be gifted endless amounts of tomatoes and peppers during the summer. He will be missed in Pacific Heights.
Sending my deepest sympathy to the Smith family. Jeff was so full of energy, life and laughter. He was truly a genuine and thoughtful soul. I will miss him dearly. Rest in peace brother.
My baby brother Jeff was so full life & had the biggest heart of anyone I knew. I will miss his endless energy & positive attitude in spite of what life threw his way. He never forgot a birthday or just checking in on all the people loved. Rest in pease my sweet baby brother ❤️❤️❤️ I love you, Kerry ❤️
I can’t even find the words for the sadness that I feel in my heart. Jeff was the baby in our family he kept us all on on toes with his endless energy & his positive attitude, even when life would beat him down. May he rest in eternal pease!! We will all be together again one day.
David and family. I’m so sorry about your brotherThe Kelly family sends you prayers.
Our hearts and prayers are with you and family Sarah, stand strong as he will always be with you. We love you guys
I was very shocked and sad to hear the news that Jeff passed away. I use to work with him very briefly at fountain view, but he became a good friend of mine and was always positive about life. He had a tendency of
talking on and on, and was good at holding a conversation. He was also very funny and overall a good person. We will all miss him!
I learned of Jeff’s passing just this morning. Like everyone else who knew him, I am shocked an saddened. He has gone way too soon. Now, I haven’t seen Jeff in many years, but growing up across the street from him I feel close to him – and the whole Smith family. They all made my childhood fun and exciting. Jeff, to me, was the wild one of the family. He was unpredictable, funny and and so full of energy. I saw him once at a football game in Lincoln when we were both in our thirties, and despite not seeing each other for decades, he knew me instantly, and I knew him. We laughed about old times and how as kids Kerry and I would run as fast as we could to lock him out of Kerry’s room. But Jeff didn’t let anything stop him. He could pick a lock with a hair pin like no ones business. I actually credit Jeff for teaching me how to do it! Anyway, I just want to say I am very sorry to hear of his passing- and you are all in my thoughts. Love, dena
I learned of Jeff’s passing just this morning. Like everyone else who knew him, I am shocked and saddened. He has gone way too soon. I haven’t seen Jeff in many years, but growing up across the street from him I feel close to him – and the whole Smith family. They all made my childhood fun and exciting. Jeff, to me, was the wild one of the family. He was unpredictable, funny and and so full of energy. I saw him once at a football game in Lincoln when we were both in our thirties, and despite not seeing each other for decades, he knew me instantly, and I knew him. We laughed about old times and how as kids Kerry and I would run as fast as we could to lock him out of Kerry’s room. But Jeff didn’t let anything stop him. He could pick a lock with a hair pin like no ones business. I actually credit Jeff for teaching me how to do it! Anyway, I just want to say I am very sorry to hear of his passing- and you are all in my thoughts. Love, dena
I just read this and I am deeply saddened. I lived in Arizona for a year and Jeff was one of my only real friends. Jeff was always kind to me and would check in on me to make sure I was OK. Jeff loved to cook and I can remember him being amazed that cooked a steak in a cast iron pan. I lost touch with him but always thought of him. I hope he lived a happy life. Condolences to his family. Respectfully, Morgan
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