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Gary Lyman Smith died peacefully Tuesday May 7, 2024, with family by his side after a yearlong battle with cancer. Born on the Fourth of July 1956 in Walnut Creek, California, he lived the life of a quintessential 70s surfer kid. As a young adult, Gary was an extra in the classic film Big Wednesday (the volleyball scene). He fished offshore with his lifelong friend Lanny.

He received a master’s degree in Geology from the …

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Gary will definitely  be missed..Great Attorney....God bless his family which he truly loved. 
Gary will definitely  be missed..Great Attorney....God bless his family which he truly loved. 
Gary will definitely  be missed..Great Attorney....God bless his…
I was unaware of Gary's passing and apologize for this late post. I met Gary through his wife. Over the years we played…
I was unaware of Gary's passing and apologize for this late post. I met Gary through his wife. Over…
I was unaware of Gary's passing and apologize for this late post…
I will miss Gary so much.  Gary's light-hearted spirit was a gift. His kindness was genuine. He could light up a room w…
I will miss Gary so much.  Gary's light-hearted spirit was a gift. His kindness was genuine. He cou…
I will miss Gary so much.  Gary's light-hearted spirit was a gif…
We were so glad that Gary  & Scott were lovely friends for 40 years. Our deepest sympathy. We will send a donation. To …
We were so glad that Gary  & Scott were lovely friends for 40 years. Our deepest sympathy. We will …
We were so glad that Gary  & Scott were lovely friends for 40 ye…

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Born

July 4th, 1956
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Passed away

May 7th, 2024
Satellite Beach, FL

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