Gary Ray Smith

1950 - 2022

Gary Ray Smith obituary, 1950-2022, Kingdom City, MO

Gary Ray Smith

1950 - 2022

BORN

1950

DIED

2022

Gary Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heartland Cremation & Burial Society - Blue Springs from Jul. 19 to Jul. 20, 2022.

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Gary Ray Smith, 72, of Kingdom City Missouri, passed away on July 10th of 2022. He was proceeded in death by his loving wife, Cecilia Smith, mother Betty Joyce Smith, Father James E Smith, three sisters Gloria Smith, Diane Pennell, and Pam Engel.

Gary Ray Smith was born on May 9th 1950, to the late James and Betty Smith. Gary was married to the love of his life Cecilia Smith on June 15th of 1981. Gary retired from Kraft Foods. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, his family and an ice cold beer. He was often found with a t-shirt, bib overalls, Trump hat, and a quirky grin. He is at peace reunited with his wife, family and Biden isn't his president.

Gary will be missed and remembered by his children Mike Key, Matt Key, Lisa Brown, and Sherry Smith; grandchildren Dustin Key, Alicia Grohs, Alex Grohs, Andrew Key, Steven Grohs, Gage Smith, Akasha Schmitz, Chase Feltner, Callie Smith and Kolt Smith; six great-grandchildren; sisters Jackie Haarmann Brenda Giboney; and many cousins.

Memorial services are being planned by the family for September 10th.

Memorial donations are suggested to the Veterans Foreign Wars Auxiliary in Fulton at 505 Collier Lane Fulton Missouri 65251.

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

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