Gary Livingston Smith Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Gary Livingston Smith (Black Mountain, North Carolina), whose life came to an end on February 3, 2026 at the age of 67, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gary Livingston Smith to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jerry Smith and Annette Smith; his father-in-law Ted Braswell; his sister-in-law Pam Mitchell; and his niece Karen Pardoe.
He is survived by: his wife Sharon Smith; his children, Heather Sullivan (Shaun) and Jonathan Smith (Renee); his sisters, Elizabeth Barnes (Kenny), Penny Millis (Ron) and Michelle Pardoe (Don); his sisters-in-law, Deborah Skrede and Donna Teems; and his nieces and nephews, Kelly Barnes Smith, Christoper Millis, LeAnn Millis Hester, Eric Pardoe, Emily Pardoe Farmer and Anna Pardoe.
Celebrations of his life and military career will be held at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Garner, NC on February 9, 2026 at 2:00 pm and the Western NC Veterans Cemetery on February 11, 2026 at 2:00 pm, In lieu of flowers, our family invites you to make a contribution to the ongoing research of the Lewy Body Dementia Association. (https://www.lbda.org).
