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Larry Clifton Smith, age 82, of Jacksonville, FL passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 12, 2024.
Larry was born in Mansfield, OH to Clifton W. Smith and Mabel L. Smith and grew up in Oxford, OH. He attended Stewart School and Talawanda High School. He continued his education at Denison University, then enlisted in the Army, stationed in Seattle. He received his Mortuary Science degree from CCMS and after obtaining his Funeral Director's license, joined his Father at Marshall Smith Funeral Home; later known as Smith and Ogle Funeral Home. Larry was a member of the Lion's Club and served as a Deacon at the Oxford Presbyterian Church. His family hosted Miami University Ice Hockey players, Rick Kuraly and Tom Terwilliger who became part of the family. Larry, a passionate sailor, enjoyed many trips to the Caribbean where he earned his Large Ship Captain's license. He enjoyed classical music, The NY Times Sunday Crossword, woodworking and creating beautiful works of stained glass.
Larry is survived by his younger sister, Judy A. Smith of Austin, TX; his daughter Jaimie A. Smith; son David A. Smith (Donna Smith) of Jacksonville, FL; and his greatest joys, granddaughters Mabel K. E. Smith of NYC and Ella J. Smith of Jacksonville, FL.
It was a true blessing that Larry was able to attend a recent family gathering to celebrate Mabel's graduation from the University of Virginia and Ella's 21st birthday, he was a proud Papa!
Larry will be greatly missed, and we are all forever grateful for his unconditional love and support.
A Memorial Service will be held in Jacksonville, FL to celebrate his life.
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Bonnie Drewes
August 9, 2024
Today I learned of Larry´s passing. We shared many happy moments together and I will miss him. Sailing, riding bikes, touring lots of backroads, always driving the speed limit. He taught me to do crossword puzzles and my daughters also.
Larry was very proud of his family, and frequently updated me on their accomplishments.
Joan Bowie
August 7, 2024
Condolences and deepest sympathy to Jaimie, David and their family. It´s hard to loose a Dad. Remember he loved you all deeply. May the good memories sustain you.
Nehemiah Smith
August 5, 2024
Nehemiah Smith
August 5, 2024
Nehemiah Smith
August 5, 2024
What I remember about Mr.Larry My Guy Smith is everything I ever knew about him his ability to fight thru so much yet kept his sense of humor thru it all his love and appreciation for his beautiful family and their success his teaching he would not allow me to talk uneducated around him he'll correct me or wait till corrected myself our long talks hospital visit watching sports and movies together his love for sweet tea anything sweet for that matter sailing, guiness beer, burberry cologne, blimey limey from tropical smoothie, red wine showing me how to tell when its gonna rain by how the clouds form my very first experience with orchestra concert was with My Guy that was lead and involved other team caregivers Mrs. Cassandra & Kathy Mr.Larry was very talented and educated I enjoyed talking and learning from him Mr.Larry was someone I'll drop whatever I'm doing when he called he was a Dad/GrandDad I never had he was my bestfriend even tho he physically left earth he spiritually live with me and his love ones forever. My dearest condolences to family and friends I pray for your strength and peace through such an unfortunate time be blessed safe and enjoy life as he would you toLong Live The Late Great Mr. Larry My Guy Smith
Cassandra Hopkins
August 1, 2024
Larry was willing to answer questions when I would ask about his interests and accomplishments in his life, but even at the end, when he was in pain, he would ask me questions about my life, and he would notice others. Larry was kind, and not self-absorbed; he was interested in the other people in his life and their accomplishments: his grandchildren's educational feats, Jaimie's talents in flower arranging and organization, his son's and sister's careers, and so forth. What a great example he became.
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