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Gary Lee Smith

1957 - 2021

BORN

1957

DIED

2021

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4389 Spring Grove Avenue

Cincinnati, Ohio

Gary Smith Obituary

Gary Lee Smith

Cincinnati -

November 3, 1957 - June 23, 2021

Gary Lee Smith, loving son of Lois (Jackie) M. Smith and Thomas W. Smith, Jr. (deceased). Beloved father of Gwendolyn R. Cargle, (Jesse), Cassandra K. Pierce, (Sean), Gary Lee Smith, II, and Tara Koesters and brother to: Sheila J. Spearman, Diana L. Smith (Robert Mitchum), Steven Craig, Jacqueline K. Forbis (John Buelsing) and Glenn R. Preceded in death by brothers, Donald L. and Thomas W., III and sister Linda G. Lewis (Mark). Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 2 aunts, 2 uncles, 12 nieces & nephews, 22 great nieces/nephews & 1 great-great niece along with many cousins and other blended family members.

Gary passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at the age of 63 yrs. Visitation will be held Friday, July 2, 2021 at the Norman Chapel, Spring Grove Cemetery, 4521 Spring Grove Ave. from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Services will begin at 3:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First United Church of Christ, (FUCC) 5808 Glenview Avenue, Cincinnati 45224 / Fishes & Loaves. www.springgrove.org

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Cincinnati Enquirer from Jun. 29 to Jul. 1, 2021.

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