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Gary Lee Smith Sr.

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Gary Lee Smith Sr. decided to join the Big Wheel in the sky in the early morning of October 28th, 2024, surrounded by family at his home in Gibsonton, Florida. Gary was born October 21st, 1945 to Orville and Hilda (Cunningham) Smith. He was a graduate of the class of 1963 at the New Matamoras High School in New Matamoras, Ohio.

Gary married the love of his life, Jeanne D Smith, on April 11, 1965. They decided to become business owners of Smith’s Funland Shows and carry out their dreams of raising a family and following in the family’s carnival lineage.

Here to continue celebrating the life he lived are his children, Gary Lee, Jr (Debbie), Tara Smith- Chaffin (Jeff), and Stacey Lewis. Also are his grandchildren Gary Lee Smith, III , Michelle Lamp (Dustin), James Smith, Noah Smith (Kassidy), and Joel Lewis. One great- granddaughter Lilith Lamp, with another great- granddaughter, Meadow Smith on the way. Plenty of nieces and nephews and family. Also, employees who loved working for him.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Hilda, wife, Jean. One Grandson Hudson and Great-grandson Hudson, and Daughter-in-law Debbie Jenkins, who have all been waiting for him to make his spaghetti for them for too long.

Family has decided to have Gary’s earthly body cremated per his wishes and have a celebration of life for him “come springtime” 2025. He will truly be missed.