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Larry Smith Obituary
Born: January 6, 1957; Spring Valley
Died: November 28, 2020; Magnolia
Magnolia – Larry Smith, 63, of Magnolia, passed away November 28,2020 in his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Saturday December 5th 2020 in the Helmer-Shields Funeral Home in Granville, Il. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery in rural McNabb, Il. Visitation will be held from 4-7pm Friday, December 4th 2020 and from 10:00am until the time of services on Saturday in the funeral home. Pastor Bonnie Micheletti will officiate.
In accordance with CDC regulations face masks and social distancing will bepracticed and only a limited number of people will be allowed in the visitation at any one time so please be patient during the visitation hours.
Larry was born at St. Margaret's Hospital in Spring Valley, Il, January 6, 1957, to Clarence and Blanche (Lutes) Smith. He married Valorie Zellmer March 1, 1997 in Elizabeth, Il.
Larry was the plant manager of AG View Farm Service in McNabb, Il. And was also a member of Mt. Palatine Immaculate Conception Church.
Larry is survived by his wife Valorie, three sons, Scott (Cindi) Smith of Magnolia, Logan(Jessica Logan) Smith of Magnolia, Forrest Smith of Magnolia; seven brothers, Butch (Laurie) Smith of Magnolia, Dave (Cheryl) Smith of Magnolia, Tom (Linda) Smith of Granville, Doug (Jill) Smith of Magnolia, Shawn (Beth) Smith of Magnolia, Paul (Barb) Smith of LaSalle, Pete (Sonya) Smith of Magnolia; four sisters, Bonnie Micheletti of Spring Valley, Sherrie (Mark) Etscheid of Magnolia, Brenda (Ivan) Murdock of Clarksville, Tn, Jill (Keith) Smoode of Granville; two grandchildren, Brayden Smith, Garrett Smith; nieces; nephews; aunts; uncle; and a host of family and friends.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Blanche Smith; grandparents; one sister, Connie Smith; niece, Candice Murdock; brother-in-law, George Michelettiand; sister-in-law, Jackie Smith.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Pallbearers will be his brothers Butch, Dave, Tom, Doug, Shawn, Paul and Pete Smith.
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Dawnette Mignone
December 8, 2020
Thinking of the Smith family at this sad time and sending love.
John and Dawnette Mignone
Howard & Vicki Storm
December 8, 2020
There are no words to say that will help, just know that we are with you in prayer. May the great memories of Larry help you through the days ahead!
Helen Sammons-Hamilton/Michael Hamilton
December 6, 2020
We're so sorry to hear about Larry's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family.
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Craig & Barb Volker
December 3, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss, Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family .
Andrea Brannkn
December 2, 2020
Uncle Larry had the best sense of humor and a great laugh. Definitely going to miss him. Love to Aunt Val and my cousins ❤
Michael Skowera
December 2, 2020
My sympathy to Larry's Family. Sorry to hear of his passing. Larry always took good care of me when I dealt with FS for farm supplies.
Mary and Jerry Urnikis
December 2, 2020
We were saddened to hear that Larry passed away. Our deepest sympathy to the family. Whenever I would see Larry we always had a good laugh RIP Larry.
Yvonne Boyd
December 2, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.
Amy (Smith) Brucki
December 2, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Uncle Larry will be loved and missed always.
Cindy Rott-Swanson
December 2, 2020
Deepest sympathy to my nephew Scott and the smith family
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