Gavin-Smith-Obituary

Gavin Smith

1954 - 2014 (Age 59)

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According to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, remains found by a hiker in California on Oct. 26 have been identified as belonging to Gavin Smith, former NCAA basketball star and FOX executive, who had been missing since 2012. Smith was declared dead on May 1, 2014, two years after he went missing.

Smith appeared in small parts in several films and was working as a regional theater manager for 20th Century Fox at the time of his disappearance. He was also a former college athlete, playing basketball for both Hawaii and UCLA, winning the national championship in 1975 for UCLA.

For more on this developing story, visit The Los Angeles Times.

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Condolences to the family of Gavin Smith,

May you find comfort that your dear one is in God's memory.  Keep his advice, kindness, and all memories he shared with each of you alive.

Dear family: It's terrible to know that the remains found were Gavin's. Although, there is no word that can ease your grief, I can understand the pain and the sadness you experience today for the loss of your loved one. I just want you to know that (Hebrews 13:5) Our Heavenly Father understands our circumstances and can grant you inner peace, and the strength you need to deal with your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Our condolences on your loss. Gavin coached our son in a basketball program in Calabasas and this how we first met him. His office was in the building where the Calabasas library used to be located and when I would drop off a book, sometimes I'd bump into him. Gavin was always very pleasant, friendly and enthusiastic. A very kind person.

Our sympathy goes out to the Smith family on the death of Gavin. May the God of all comfort be with you during this time of sadness.

If a man should die, can he live again? Hear the promise God has made ; he will call and our loved ones will answer. That shall live at his command, for he will have a longing for the work of his on hand.

Please accept my condolences for your loss. One can never be prepared for the empty void that's left when a loved one dies. Our Creator promises to give you the strength to live each day without. He says "I have heard your prayers, I have seen your tears" . I will heal you. 2 Kings 20:5.