Larry R. Smith, Sr. age 63 of Riverside, Ohio, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021. He was born March 10, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio.
Larry was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family outdoors; camping, boating, fishing and gardening. Larry was currently employed with Caterpillar in Clayton, Ohio. Larry was enthusiastic about all things racing from racing his own cars to watching NASCAR. He also liked riding on his Harley. He liked gaming, especially playing with his grandchildren and son. Larry loved his Rock-n-Roll and rebuilding old cars. Family was everything to Larry. He cherished his loving, gorgeous wife along with his children and grandchildren.
Larry was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Goff; father, Floyd Smith; brother, Dennis Smith and sister, Jewel Dean Loper.
Larry will be missed by his loving wife of 35 years, Lisa; children, Shannon Blythe, James Clinger, Amanda (Dale) Morris, Marie (Thomas) Wildenhaus, Larry Smith, Jr., Sarah (Alex) Crumrine, Samantha (Joey) Smith, Leanna (Talbott) Harrison; grandchildren, Lani, Leah, Kia, Scarlett, Macy, Isabelle, Allison, Emmalee, Chloe, Allie, Cody, Abrahm, Chase, Jacob, Bentley, Elayna, Landon, Bailey, Jenson, Ryder, Riley and Mae; sister, Linda Miller-Smith; numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family will receive friends Friday, August 27, 2021 from 4 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 5 p.m. at Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Rd. Dayton.
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