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Obituary

Gary Smith, 61, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on May 7th peacefully from ALS, while surrounded by his loving family, into the arms of Jesus. He was an amazing husband, dad, granddad and son. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Tammy, his three children, Melissa, Shane, and Kayla, his grandchild Amara, son-in-law Stephen, his mother Joan, sister Jesse, and stepmom, Barbara. He is preceded in death by his dad, Roger.

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A light left the world this year. Gary's smile was his defining characteristic and he gave it out easily to everyone he…
A light left the world this year. Gary's smile was his defining characteristic and he gave it out e…
A light left the world this year. Gary's smile was his defining …
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I’m glad I got to know Gary. Thinking of his family, sending love. I know you’re missing a special guy. 
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Born

May 20th, 1962
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Got married to Tammy Smith

February 12th, 1994
Lakeland, FL
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Had a child, Shane Smith

March 9th, 1995

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Cause of death

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

Method of disposition

Cremation

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