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Gregory King Smith was born August 27, 1947 in Chardon, Ohio to William and Evelyn Smith. He had one brother, Stuart Smith who was 15 years older than him. Greg and his parents moved to Hemet, CA in 1961 where Greg attended Hemet high school and lettered in basketball. After two years of playing basketball at San Jacinto Junior College, Greg was recruited to play at La Verne College. There, he earned the nickname "Leaper" …

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Dad loved to go fishing in Yellowstone. He also spent many summers in Canada, fishi…
Dad loved to go fishing in Yellowstone. He also spent many summers in Canada, fishing the Tre…
Dad loved to go fishing in Yellowstone. He also spent many summers in Canada, fishing the Trent River.

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Born

August 27th, 1947
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Passed away

November 7th, 2022
Sierra Madre, CA

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Chardon Municipal Cemetery

201 Park Ave, Chardon, OH 44024
Cedar Hill Mortuary
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