Larry D. Smethers

Larry D. Smethers obituary

Larry D. Smethers

Upcoming Events

Aug

28

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Smith Family Chapel (Exeter, California)

505 E. Pine St., Exeter, CA 93221

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Aug

28

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Smith Family Chapel (Exeter, California)

505 E. Pine St., Exeter, CA 93221

Send Flowers

Aug

28

Committal

2:00 p.m.

Exeter District Cemetery

719 E. Marinette Ave., Exeter 93221

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Smith Family Chapel

Larry Smethers Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith Family Chapel on Aug. 11, 2025.

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Visitation for Larry will take place on Thursday, August 28, 2025 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Smith Family Chapel. Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM at Smith Family Chapel, with a Committal at the Exeter Cemetery directly following the Service.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

28

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Smith Family Chapel (Exeter, California)

505 E. Pine St., Exeter, CA 93221

Send Flowers

Aug

28

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Smith Family Chapel (Exeter, California)

505 E. Pine St., Exeter, CA 93221

Send Flowers

Aug

28

Committal

2:00 p.m.

Exeter District Cemetery

719 E. Marinette Ave., Exeter 93221

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Smith Family Chapel