Larry Arthur Smith age 59 passed away Friday, March 15, 2013 in Leesburg, Florida.
He was born in Arabia, North Carolina and moved to the Lisbon, Florida area more than 10 years ago from Raeford. He spent his career as a firefighter in Hoke County, North Carolina for more than 25 years and retired as a captain with the department. For the last 10 years he worked as a mechanic for Fosters Auto Salvage in Leesburg, Florida. He was a member of the Hillcrest Baptist Church in Raeford.
He is survived by his daughters, Mary Ann Bennett of Lisbon, Florida; Jennifer Tobias, of Hope Mills; a son, Shawn Smith of Covington, Virginia; brothers, John Smith, Don Earl Smith, Roger Smith, and Tommy Smith all of Raeford; a sister, Caroline Smith of Raeford; six grandchildren, – Courtney, Kayla, Mark, Sarah, David, and Candace; and four great-grandchildren, Sophia, Layla, Presten, and Julian.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 23 from 2-3 p.m. at the Raeford Evangelical Methodist Church.
The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2013 at the Raeford Evangelical Methodist Church with the Rev. Roger Burns officiating. Burial will be in the Raeford Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.