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Richard Smith Obituary
Richard Lee Smith, age 84. Sunrise February 23, 1941 and Sunset August 27, 2025. Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Monday, September 8, 2025 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave. Interment at Northlawn Memory Gardens. To read the complete obituary, please revisit www.TheChapelofPeace.com
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Upcoming Events
Sep
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Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Chapel of Peace - North
2500 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH 43211
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Chapel of Peace - North
2500 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH 43211
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