GaryL.Smith
Gary L. Smith, 68 of Bloomington, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017 at 12:04pm at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. Gary’s service will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 2pm at Beck Memorial Home, Bloomington with Pastor Jason Collins officiating. Following services burial will be at Blooming Grove Cemetery, Bloomington. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 12-2pm at the funeral home. Beck Memorial Home, Bloomington, Illinois is in charge of arrangements. Gary was born on June 22, 1948 in Bloomington, the son of Leslie and Mildred (Long) Smith. He married Mary Lake on September 27, 2013 in Bloomington. He is survived by his wife Mary of Bloomington, his children; Alicia (Mike Simpsen) Smith, Gary A. (Marie Murphy) Smith and Robyn Smith all of Bloomington. Also surviving are his grandchildren; Zackare, Dalton, Ethan, Tessa and Connor, and a great granddaughter; Astella, his brothers and sisters; Leslie Ray Smith, Terry Smith
Jackie Smith, Danny (Tina) Smith, Tammy (John) Sudduth, Carmela Smith
Carol (Mike) Carmichael, Barbara Smith, Kurt Smith ,and his beloved dog Lexus. He is preceded by his parents and 1 brother; Ron Smith. He was a member of the Bloomington VFW Post 454. Gary loved animals and loved working on cars and fixing all types of engines from small lawn mower engines to the larger car engines. There truly wasn’t any engine he couldn’t fix.
The family would like to thank the staff of OSF St. Joseph Medical Center for their compassionate care and support they gave to Gary and the family through this difficult time.
Terry Smith
So Sorry Mary and Gary Jr., and Alisha and her 2 sons terrible I can't remember the 2 boys names., and her new baby granddaughter. It hurts to see my brother go, never to see him again not in this life anyway.Yes, Gary was one of the best mechanics around, there will never be a mechanic as good as he was.He's been a great brother to me, even if we didn't get together as we grew older as I lived out of town alot..I remember all the fishing times together and trot lining on muddy creek we did. He will get to see my son Shannon Smith who left this world back in July 24th. 2000, at no fault of his own. I'm gonna miss you Gary I'll be watching for those contacts from you Gary. You will always be in my heart, I'll see you soon..God Bless You Gary and all your family from the heart, your brother...Terry L.Smith
Jane Schweizer Fairchild
Mary, I am so sorry for your loss of Gary. I agree that Gary truly could fix any kind of machinery as he had such a natural talent in this area. I hope that you are doing alright. Let me hear from you sometime.