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Larry Russell Smith
Passed away June 12, 2019
Larry Russell Smith
Larry Russell Smith

Our beloved Dad, Papa, “Ya Ya,” Larry Russell Smith, 68, of Ceres passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 after a long battle with cancer.

Larry was such a caring person he will be greatly missed.

The family held a private family Celebration of Life for Larry on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16 in lieu of a funeral service.

He is survived by his three sons, Brandon (Lisa), Chad (Tia), and Ryan (Lynette); his mother Pat; his brother Phil; his sister Michelle; 10 grandchildren whom he loved dearly; and numerous and nieces and nephews he thought of like his own grandchildren. Larry was preceded in death by his father Bob.

The family thanks all those who loved Larry so very much.


–Ceres (Calif.) Courier

Wednesday, June 19, 2019