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1923
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2011
LaRoy Smith Obituary
LaRoy served in the U. S. Marine Corps for 25 years; among many battles, he fought in the Korean War and in World War II. LaRoy received many metals and awards during the time he served. He then earned 2 college degrees in Law Enforcement and Fire Science. He worked for the Marine Corps Air Station / Yuma Fire Department from 1969 to 2008. He was one of the first certified reserve officers for the Yuma County Sheriff's office. LaRoy was active in politics and ran 3 times for State Representative. He also was a member at the Nazarene Church. He enjoyed shooting, hunting, and loved his cats.
LaRoy is survived by wife, Rose Marie Smith; daughters, LeeAnn (Wendell) Cannon, Jean (Scott) Booth, and Lynn Dryden; sons, Ray (Margaret) Smith, Roy Smith, and Robert Smith; 17 grandchildren; over 19 great-grandchildren and over 13 great-great grandchildren.
LaRoy was preceded in death by his son, LaRoy Smith Jr and his grandson, Deric Harhart.
Viewing will be held between 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Johnson Mortuary. Services will be held Friday, May 20, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Johnson Mortuary Chapel.
Pallbearers will be Steven Delarm, Deric Harhart, Peter Smith, Scott Booth, Ray Smith and Roy Smith. Honorary Pallbearer is Robert Smith.
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Colleen Langewisch
May 23, 2011
Ray and Martie, and the rest of the Smith Family: I'm so sorry for your loss and sorry I didn't see this in time to pay my respects in person. (Martie, pls contact me when/if you see this.)
martha cauthen
May 22, 2011
our condolences to all the Smith family. LaRoy was so faithful to the children at Grace Nazarene Church. We know he has made it "home". Our prayers are with the family as they move through this time of grief. Jerrt and Martha Cauthen Bethany, Oklahoma
Melvin Thayer III
May 20, 2011
My condolences to the Smith family, "Smitty" worked with my father and I at the dog track providing security. The world is a better place for him having been here and less for hime having gone. Rest in peace lord knows you deserve it.
Jean Booth
May 19, 2011
I remember when I was as young as 2 until I was 8 years old every Christmas Santa Claus would come and visit each of us children and give us all of our presents. My dad had his friend come with his reindeers and either my father or his friend would dress up as santa claus. When we moved to Yuma I was so worried how Santa Claus was going to be able to get his reindeers in the desert. My dad dressed up as Santa Claus and I kept asking about where his reindeers were and why they were not with him. That is how I found out about Santa Claus, I was so heart broken, my father always made sure we had a great Christmas we were so young.
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