Larry Smith

Larry Smith

“Bebop”

Age 73 of Gardner, passed away Monday evening, August 28, 2017 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.

Born September 22, 1943 in Ottawa, Illinois, Larry Duane was a son of William Haywood and Glenna Julia (Rentz) Smith. He was raised and educated in Coal City, and on October 28, 1967, Larry married Diane Marie Maland in Assumption Catholic Church.

He was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church in Coal City, the Mazon Lodge #826 A.F. & A.M. and the Laborers Local #75. Larry was employed by Grainco FS, from where he retired after 20 years of service. He enjoyed darts and tending to his lawn. Larry will be remembered for his love of coffee, and driving around visiting his friends.

Survivors include his wife Diane; daughter Anmaree Mora of Wheaton; son Jason (Andrea) Smith of Coal City; five grandchildren: Arianna and Kaitlin Mora and Paityn, Keegan and Ava Smith; one sister Rita (the late Harry) Kline of Marseilles; two brothers: Dennis (Lucille) Smith of Chandler, Arizona and William (Peggy) Smith of Florida; his mother-in-law Betty Maland of Coal City; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Nancy Smith of Nevada, Russ Mading of Ottawa, Carol (Don) Young of Shorewood, and Judy (Tony) Morgese of Canton, Georgia, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: his twin Jerry Smith in infancy and Wadsworth “Buddy” Smith; one sister Linda Mading; his special aunt Naomi Francois, and his father-in-law: James Maland.

A private family visitation was held.

The family expresses their sincere appreciation for the tremendous outpouring of support shown unto them during this time.

There will be no services.

Family and friends may sign the guest book, upload photographs or share Larry’s memorial page by logging onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com

Cremation services and memorial arrangements are being made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd., 75 North Broadway in Coal City. (815-634-2125)