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Gary Lee Smith
1962 - 2025
Gary Lee Smith
1962 - 2025
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1962
DIED
2025
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Gary loved the outdoors. He was a skilled artist, professional in-demand Landscaper, and a simple man who loved his family and God.
He is survived by one daughter: Dawn Smith of Seattle Washington; two grandchildren; siblings: Sandy Sapp of Springfield, MO., Tammy Phillips of Jacksonville, AR., Melissa (Scott) Copeland of Henley, MO., Robert Kelsey Jr. of Eugene, MO., Bedie Sonnier of Jacksonville, AR., Pamela (Craig) Kelsey-Lepper of Henley, MO., Jackie Brown of Kansas City, MO.; step-mother: Gloria Land of Kansas City, MO.; best friend: Doug Lammers; numerous nieces and nephews.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents: Robert Kelsey Sr. and Vera Kelsey; siblings: Dale Sapp, Dennis Smith, and Amy Johnson.
Private graveside services will be held at a later date with burial in Riverview Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family in care of the funeral home.
Arrangements for Mr. Smith are under the direction of TYLER M. WOODS FUNERAL DIRECTOR, 611 E. Capitol Ave. Jefferson City, Missouri 65101. (573) 636-2424.
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