Gary L. Smith
July 12, 1967 ~ July 3, 2016 (age 48) 48 Years OldGary L. Smith, age 48 of Bradford, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016. Gary was born in Troy, OH on July 12, 1967 to James Smith & Georgia (Sanders) Hartzell; was a graduate of Greenville High School, Class of 1985; was a U.S. Army veteran; a Supervisor at Francis Mfg., Russia; past member of the Covington Eagles Aerie #3998; past member of the Covington AMVETS Post #66; an avid sports fan especially NASCAR; a proud father who loved going to Parker's and Ramse's sporting events. Gary will be missed by all. Preceded in death by his father, James Smith; and paternal grandparents, Paul & Ruby Smith. Gary is survived by his wife of 18 years, Denise R. (Staudt) Smith; son, Parker Smith at home; daughter, Ramse Smith at home; mother and step-father, Georgia & John Hartzell of New Harrison; brothers, Jim Smith of Bradford, Bob & Charlene Hartzell of Greenville, Randy & Miles Hartzell of Greenville; sister, Brenda & Kent Canan of Bradford; maternal grandparents, Richard & Maxine Sanders of Greenville; mother-in-law & father-in-law, Carol & Rod Kaiser of Bradford; sister-in-law & brother-in-law, Dawn & Rich Millhouse of Bradford; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Curt &Dodie Staudt of Piqua; sister-in-law & brother-in-law, Teri & Dan Small of Greenville; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephew, other relatives and friends. Funeral service 11:00 A.M. Friday at the Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home, Bradford with Pastor Dan Scalf officiating. Interment at Harris Creek Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Veterans Elite Tribute Squad. The family will receive friends 4-8 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contribution may be made to Gary's children educational fund. Condolences may be left for the family at www.stockerfraley.com.