Larry Fredrick Smith Obituary
In loving memory of Larry Fredrick Smith of Ridgecrest, California, born in Cortland, New York, who departed this world on July 6, 2025 at the age of 77. Larry leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Larry may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He is survived by: his daughters, Loarine Helsley, PeggySue Brown and Deborah Edwards; and his grandchildren, Joseph, Daron, Carlitto, Andreanna, Elizabeth and Kyle. He is also survived by numerous Great Grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, September 16th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Hope City Church (800 W Upjohn Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555). The military honors will be held on Tuesday, September 16th 2025 at the same location.
Even as his Alzheimer's and Dementia dimmed his memory, the light of his faith never faded.
