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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Proposed 200-room hotel on former Box R Ranch sidesteps the rules, state says ... Since You Asked: Friday last day for free Windows 10 upgrade ... 2 Oregonians arrested in Yreka shooting, kidnapping ... Proposed 200-room hotel on former Box R Ranch sidesteps the rules, state says ... Since You Asked: Friday last day for free Windows 10 upgrade ... 2 Oregonians arrested in Yreka shooting, kidnapping ... Gary William Smith Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jul. 20, 2016 at 2:00 AM Posted Jul. 20, 2016 at 2:00 AM » Social News Gary William Smith, 75, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 17, 2016 surrounded by family at his home in Central Point, Ore. Born June 2, 1941 in Medford, Ore. to Glen W. and Ruth M. (Peebler) Smith, he was a retired cabinet maker and lifelong resident of Jackson County. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing the Rogue River, hiking, and spending time with his family at his beloved cabin at Lake of the Woods. He graduated from Medford High School in 1960 and served in the United States Army Reserves. Gary apprenticed woodworking until he opened his own shop, Gary Smith Custom Cabinets in 1966 which he owned and operated until he retired in 2009 and immediately started working on his golf game. He was a lifetime member of the Oregon Hunter's association, coached boy's little league baseball, and was a 4-H leader for Gold Valley Beef Club. Gary was a life member 32nd degree Royal Arch Master Mason, Shriner, and an active member and past director of the Royal Order of Jesters. He loved his mules and rode in parades all across the Pacific Northwest. Two Rogue Valley pioneer families united when Gary married Francis Lee Hamilton September 25, 1965 in Medford, Ore. and they shared 50 years of marriage together. Gary is survived by his devoted wife, Frances; his son, William (Scott) Smith and his wife, Connie; daughter, Toni L. Hero, D.O. and her husband, Daniel; three sisters, Esther Kennedy, Sonja Dedrick, and Jean Weinhold; his brother, Stan Smith; granddaughters, Montana and Ellie; and grandson, Devin. He was preceded in death by his parents. All those who knew and loved Gary are welcome to a celebration of life lunch buffet reception from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the Inn at the Commons. Conger-Morris Central Point Chapel is assisting with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Fla. 33607. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jul. 20, 2016 at 2:00 AM You may leave your condolences or share memories by signing the Guest Book here » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501