Larry J. SMITH

To the Smith Family,

My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Grace was a great church to have been a part of and I have fond memories of Pastor Smith. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Amy (Samson) Peeples

My family and I have been members of Epiphany for four generations, even though some of us have moved out of town. Pastor Smith was a good man who spoke with authority, and he was a good shepherd to his people. We are all diminished by his loss.

I knew Pastor Larry from the great works that he & Epiphany did through my employer Toledo Area Ministries. He was truly a man of God and will be deeply missed by all. I knew many of his church family members as they were wonderful volunteers in several of our ministries. Our prayers go to all of his family (both church & biological).

Pastor Smith gently and compassionately guided many of the David family members through the loss of loved ones, the most recent being my Mom. Grace (David) Schondel. I will never forget the words he wove into a synopsis of her life at Epiphany. Please accept my sincere condolences and know that he will always be remembered in my prayers.
Bonita (Schondel) Kohler

Gwyn and family, our heartfelt condolences to all of you as you go through this difficult time. Pastor Smith was always there to offer prayers before Harry's surgeries. And, we always enjoyed his visits. He was truly a man of God. May your sorrow be brightened by happy memories. In God's love, the Beckhusen family.

Gwyn and Kids, Paul and I were shocked and saddened to hear of Larry's death. We have so many wonderful memories of Larry and your family while you were at Zion. We will always remember Larry for his gentle spirit and fierce love for his calling and serving our Lord. We remember when he baptized our J.P. and all the special moments while he pastored Zion. Our hearts hurt for you but find solace in knowing that he rests in the everlasting arms of our Lord and Savior. May God's love...

To the Smith Family- I did not know Pastor Smith well. My Mom went to Epiphany Church. I met Pastor Smith when she and my brother past in September. His kind gentle way was very comforting. May you always feel his gentle comfort around you even though his earthly presence is gone. My heartfelt condolences go out to you all. Cathy Szymanowski

Pastor Larry was a warm, wonderful man and a gifted spiritual leader. We were blessed to have known him.
Our hearts and prayers are with Gwen and the family.

I wanted to wait and write how I/we all feel about Pastor Larry's passing, but shock is not to write about. He loved us, all of us. We were his family too. Gwyn and family, our hearts go out to you. The loss is felt with us and I can only imagine how hard it is for you guys. On the bright side, his soul is probably like a kid in a candy store, going to heaven. He probably has a hundred questions and finally has the answers. When we too join him again, it will be a blessed day for all. ...