Jeffry Michael Smith was born February 15, 1984 to Michael and Vickie Smith and died April 29, 2025 at Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City. He attended school at Weatherford from kindergarten through 11th grade and graduated at the top of his class from Vici High School in 2002. Jeffry attended one year at Southwestern Oklahoma State University majoring in pre-pharmacy. He was a perpetual student who loved reading the encyclopedia for fun starting at age 12. He also used to help his teachers tutor students in subjects like algebra, chemistry, and trigonometry.
In 2016, Jeffry married Bobbie Rae Maze and they made their home in Medicine Lodge, Kansas. Two children were born during their time together, Clayton Wesley, and Tex Michael.
Jeffry worked as a truck driver for Hawley Hot Oil company at the time of his death. He loved hard work and had a stubbornly strong work ethic, but deeply loved those he worked alongside. Whether he was out on the road, casting a line or spending time with his boys, Jeffry approached everything with joy and passion.