Gary Lee Smith, age 73, of Helen, WV peacefully entered into rest on Thursday, October 27, 2022.
Born on November 24, 1949, in Mullens, WV, he was the son of the late Jessie “Dick” Smith and Beulah Smith.
Gary had an incredible love for life – he loved living on the farm with his wife Cora and his dogs, the many sports he loved and enjoyed were hunting, bowling, softball, and golf. Gary was a huge fan of the WVU Mountaineers. But above all else, he loved spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Nora Gay Davis, and her husband Jim Davis.
The survivors left to cherish his memory include his aforementioned wife, Cora, his sister Sherry Lynn Patrick and her husband Russell Patrick of Helen; brothers Eddie Hoge and his wife Jessie of Helen, Dale Brown of Alabama; his nieces, Lisa, Erica, Jessica, Chrystal, and nephews, Rusty and Greg (all of Helen); a special loving Aunt Peggy Hensley and a loving and devoted cousin Cindy Hensley both of Cleveland, Ohio. Numerous cousins, great-nieces, and great-nephews also survive to keep his memory close in their hearts.
Funeral services will be held at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Shady Spring Chapel on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at 2:00 PM with Pastor Denny Hughes officiating. Burial will follow at Slab Fork Cemetery at Tams, WV. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the services on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Private online condolences and other expressions sympathy may be directed to the family via our guestbook at www.roseandquesenberry.net.
Arrangements are by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, 729 Flat Top Road, Shady Spring, WV.