Gary retired from OPW after working their for over 40 years. In his spare time he loved corvettes, watching Andy Griffith, and building model cars. He was also a devoted member of the House of Prayer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife, Connie Smith.
Gary is survived by his wife, Cora Smith (Disher); daughter, Rebecca (Art) Brooks; sons, Gary Jr. (Bethany) Smith, and Timothy (Jessica) Smith; grandchildren, Annmarie, Hannahleah, Xander, and Zelia; stepson Edward Brooks (fiance, Dorothy Brown), and step grandchildren, Tucker Brooks, and Elizabeth (Will) Humphrey; and step-great-granddaughter, Lola Humphrey; sister, Theresa Goodman; and brother, Larry (Susan) Smith.
A visitation for Gary will be held Monday, June 24, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at House of Prayer, 728 Forest Avenue, Franklin, OH 45005, followed by a funeral service at 12:00 PM.