A private service for Gary Dean Smith was April 18, 2015 at Smith Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary, Salem.
Mr. Smith was born January 29, 1950 in Black to Jack and Eunice Stallings. He married Mildred Ann Ray April 3, 1983. Mr. Smith died March 30, 2015 in Columbia at the age of 65 years.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred Smith, Salem; parents, Jack and Eunice Stallings, Salem; son, Gregory Smith and wife, Hannah, Salem; grandson, Tyler Smith; sisters, Vickie Atherton and husband, Gene, Colorado; Veronica Crews and husband, Sonny; Diana Roberts and husband, David, Salem; Cheryl Akers, Salem; and Jackie Foster, Salem; brother, Rick Stallings and wife, Sherry, Salem; and a host of nieces; nephews; extended family and friends.
Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Dempsy and Cordella Smith; aunts, Patsy Barton, Dee Seute, Verla Foster; and uncle, Cullivan Smith.
Mr. Smith attended Grace Community Church.