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Roy Smith Obituary

Smith, Roy C.

Roy C. Smith, 79, of Green Bay, passed away at home on November 10, 2012. He was born November 1, 1933 to the late Howard and Joan (Peters) Smith in Green Bay. Roy was employed for 41 years of service at Bay West Paper Company in Green Bay. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time at his cabin.

Roy will be sadly missed by his daughters Kim M. Murphy and Sandy Smith; sons Scott S. Smith and Avery C. (Kristie) Smith; grandchildren Jenny Pischke, Carly Smith, Michelle Paters, Azure Smith, Kalie Smith, and Casten Smith. He is further survived by his brothers Howard, Gordon, Clyde; and sisters Nora and Phyllis, as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends, and hunting buddies.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his son, Greg H. Smith.

Friends and family may gather at the RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 305 North Tenth Street, De Pere, WI on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 from 4pm until 7pm when a funeral service will be held with Pastor Marian Boyle officiating. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Smith family.

A special thanks to Unity Hospice, his care givers Nancy, Tina, and Chris for all their compassion given.

Published by Green Bay Press-Gazette from Nov. 11 to Nov. 13, 2012.
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To Avery,Kristy,Azure,Calie,&Casten,
I am very sorry for your loss. It's hard to see now but in time you will understand your dad is truely in a better place. You now have an angel watching over your family. Thinking and caring about you all at this difficult time

amy van de hei

November 12, 2012

Scott, Sandy, Kim & family. So sorry for your loss. Your dad is one of many I'll never forget from B.W.

Steve Snyder

November 12, 2012

Scott and family you have our deepest sympothy.

Joe and Kathy Vonckx

Joe Vonckx

November 12, 2012

Kim and family, I am so sorry to read about the loss of your dad. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dale & Lynn VandenLangenberg

November 12, 2012

Scott, Kim, Sandy,
My memory of Bay West always includes your Dad operating a high-speed winder "----'s" to-the-wall! There was only one Roy Smith, yes, a good man. My sympathies and thoughts are with you.

Del Lesperance Danville, Kentucky
Bay West (Ret.)

November 11, 2012

A wonderful,kind,man.The finest example of a true gentleman. God bless you Roy.
No more pain, Rest in peace.

Nancy

November 11, 2012

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