Gary William Smith

Gary William Smith obituary, Winchester, VA

Gary William Smith

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Gary Smith Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 23, 2025.
Gary William Smith, of Winchester, VA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on September 17, 2025 at age 78.

Gary is survived by the love of his life of 57 years, Jan (Bame) Smith, son Patrick Smith (Elita) of Alexandria, VA, and daughter, Karie Byerly (Adam), and three grandchildren: Emma, Benjamin, and Andrew Byerly of Grand Junction, CO.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00pm on October 11, 2025 at First Presbyterian Church, 116 S Loudoun St, Winchester, VA.

Contributions in Gary's name can be made to the music program at First Presbyterian Church of Winchester, 116 S Loudoun St, Winchester, VA 22601 or Highland Food Pantry, PO Box 1762, Winchester, VA 22604.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

11

Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church

116 S Loudon St, VA 22601

Send Flowers