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Larry Smith Obituary
LAFAYETTE, — Larry D. Smith, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 10:49 AM at Mercy Health –St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
He was born on May 7, 1939 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Ralph and Vonna (Comer) Smith. On December 6, 1980 Larry married Laura J. Connor and she survives in LaFayette.
Larry was the owner of the Lima Painting Company. He was a member of the LaFayette Congregational Christian Church. Larry was a U.S. Army Veteran who served from 1961 to 1964. Also surviving are four sons: Charles (Joni) Smith of Lima, Steve (LeAnn) Smith of Lima, Bill (Mary Palte) Smith of Elida and Robert Dirmeyer of Lima; a daughter, Deborah (Rick Kirkendall) Wood of LaFayette; a brother-in-law, Harold Dawson of Lima; twelve grandchildren: Phillip Jeanneret, Brandt Smith, Jenna Smith, Eric (Sydney Williams) Smith, Brianna (Mike) Dicke, Trevin Hirsch, Paige (David) Kiley, Gracie (Shawn) Carmean, Allison Dirmeyer, Kayla Wood, Cody R. (Kristie) Wood and Chase Wood; and six great grandchildren: Eli, Kenly, Maxton, Aubrey, Hayden and Gideon.
Larry was preceded in death by his sister, Kathy Dawson.
Attendance will be restricted at the funeral and visitation based on space to accommodate social distancing requirements. Face coverings must be worn while attending visitation and service.
Private family services will be held at the LaFayette Congregational Christian Church at 205 West Main Street, LaFayette, Ohio with Pastor Charles Moeller officiating. Burial will be in LaFayette Cemetery with graveside military services conducted by the Ada VFW Post #9381 Honor Guard. The funeral service for Larry will be live streamed on the Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services Facebook Page beginning at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.
Friends may call from 4:00-6:00 PM on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada.
Memorial contributions may be made to the LaFayette Congregational Christian Church.
Condolences can be expressed at www.hansonneelyallison.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada.
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Brandt smith
July 9, 2023
I miss the stories and ur loving personality always cared for others and showed everybody the love they deserved you are a great loving person and I´m lucky to have u as my grandpa u will always be missed I love you grandpa Larry always watch over me
Cody and Loretta Wood
February 18, 2021
Prayers for the family
Karen Elwer
February 16, 2021
I would like to express my condolences to the family. Larry was a great man. I was blessed to get to work with him for many years. I remember him fondly. God bless all of you!
DeWayne Rhodes
February 13, 2021
I would like to say a big Thank You to Larry. He gave me a opportunity for my first job out of high school. He shared words of wisdom and encouragement to me. I want to thank him one last time and hope that the family knows that he is truly in a better place. Rest in Peace Larry.
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Topper Hunnaman
February 12, 2021
Laura,please accept my condolences for your loss.
Deb Wood
February 12, 2021
Dad no words can express how much you will be missed. You were always there for me and such a wonderful father. I will miss you always. You always made me laugh. The way you would always greet me in the morning before I'd get up and go to school. I'll miss all the times you tried to get the squirrels to stop eating your bird seed, how you would always hum your church songs, but most of all how you would talk about all the sports you so loved to watch. I miss your smiling, and gentle face. Father God take care of my dad until we meet again.
Love your first and only daughter.....Deborah
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Kathy McKinley
February 12, 2021
Laura, I’m so so sorry for you Loss. Praying for you and the family. Larry was a very special man. Sending my Love.
Taunja Wickham
February 12, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I know he will be missed.
Shirley Johnson
February 12, 2021
Laura - Sorry to hear about Larry. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
sheryl alexander
February 11, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Susan Wynn
February 11, 2021
Will be missed and loved
Linda Fleming
February 10, 2021
Laura I am so sorry for your loss. Cherish your memories. I always loved waiting on you and Larry at the bank...loved his sweet smile.
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