Gary Smith Obituary

We bid farewell to Gary Smith of Edwardsville, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 6, 2025 at the age of 72. Gary touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gary Smith to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his mother Bernice Warden (Mueller); and his siblings, James R. Smith, Judith A. Collins and Mary F. Kopf. He is survived by: his father Robert Smith; his wife Carol Smith (Grammer); his son Nathan Smith of Highland, IL.; his stepchildren, Jennifer Hess (Robert) of Granite City, IL and John Jeffrey Doniff of Collinsville, IL; his grandchildren, Ashley Koch (Danny Loucks) of Edwardsville, IL, Collin Hess of Granite City, IL and Joshua Hess (Taylor) of Granite City, IL; his great grandchildren, Olivia Domitrovich, Harrison Koch, Cohan Hess, Emma Hess and Benji Hess; and his brother Bary Smith (Marilyn) of North Carolina.

The family suggests memorials to Glen-Ed Pantry.