Mr. Larry Arthur Smith

September 23, 1953 - March 15, 2013

Larry Arthur Smith age 59 passed away Friday, March 15, 2013 in Leesburg, Florida. Larry was born in Arabia, NC and moved to the Lisbon, Florida area over 10 years ago from Raeford, NC. He spent his career as a Firefighter in Hoke County, North Carolina for over 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, FL; Jennifer Tobias, of Hope Mills, NC; a son – Shawn Smith of Covington, VA; brothers – John Smith, Don Earl Smith, Roger Smith, and Tommy Smith all of Raeford, NC; a Sister- Caroline Smith of Raeford, NC; 6 Grandchildren – Courtney, Kayla, Mark, Sarah, David, and Candace; and 4 Great-Grandchildren – Sophia, Layla, Presten, and Julian. Funeral Services will take place in Raeford, North Carolina. Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been entrusted with all local arrangements.