Leroy Smith

Our much beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, Raymond “Ray” LeRoy Smith, 88 1/2, of Abilene, Kan., passed away on April 17, 2021, at home, in the presence of family. Raymond was born Oct. 7, 1932, in Claudell, Smith County, Kansas. He was the third eldest of nine children born...

So did Michael Jordan, arguably the greatest basketball player ever, really get cut from his high school basketball team? Or was this just an exaggerated piece to add to the legacy of the greatness of Air Jordan? Rumor has it that a player named Leroy Smith made the team instead of Jordan. During his Hall-of-Fame speech back in 2009, Jordan proved Smith was no myth by giving him a shoutout, and he was there to hear it.

Raymond was born Oct. 7, 1932 in Claudelle, Smith County, Kansas to David Andrew and Ruby Beatrice (Stice/Steiss) Smith. Raymond is survived by his children, Bonita Garcia (Dennis) of Pueblo, CO; Marcía Cox of Abilene, KS; Cathleen Cooper (Robert) of Arley, Alabama; and Darryl (Cathy) Smith of Ocoee, FL; 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren; brother, Eugene (Doris) Smith of Yuma, CO; sister, Florence (Dennis) Beals of Briggsdale, CO; several nieces, nephews and extended family members.

LeRoy Quick Smith Quick LeRoy Smith Quick, 92, of Chubbuck, Idaho passed away surrounded by his loved ones on February 21, 2021. Roy was born to Ernest LeRoy Quick and Mary Chelta Smith Quick on June 11, 1928 in Murray, Utah. As a child, Roy grew up as the oldest of five brothers and one sister. He attended local schools where he met his High School sweetheart Peggie Fitzgerald. They were married October 22, 1946. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple. In 1967 they moved to Chubbuck, Idaho to spend the rest of their lives raising their family in this beautiful community. He was friendly and outgoing and was successful in various sales positions throughout his life. Roy, a dedicated and loving father, always worked hard to provide for his family of eight children. Their home was one of love for the Lord, love for each other, and love of life. Roy spent his life in service to his family, church, and community. As an active lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints he served in many callings including Bishop and Patriarch. He also enjoyed serving as a member of the Chubbuck City Council for 30 years. Many of those as the Police Commissioner. He loved the outdoors and spent most vacations camping in the Island Park area where many lasting memories were created. He loved hunting, fishing, and any activity where he could be with his family. Roy is now with his sweetheart Peggie, sons Rick and Kelly and all those loved ones who have gone before. They are survived by 6 children: Craig (Bobette), Carey (Paula), Kim (Shauna), Kevin (Joylene), Carolyn, and Troy (Kristi). 27 grandchildren, 63 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. A viewing will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 6-8 pm at Colonial Chapel, 2005 S. 4th Ave, Pocatello, ID. Services will be on Friday, February 26, 2021 at 10 am at the LDS church, 4775 Hawthorne Rd. Chubbuck, ID, corner of Hawthorne and Chubbuck Road, with a viewing from 8:45-9:45am prior. Burial will follow at the Murray City Cemetery in Murray, Utah. Condolences may be made at www.colonial-funeralhome.com 208-233-1500.

Leroy Smith, 77, of Ballwin, MO, formerly of Granite City, IL, passed away at 1:50 a.m. Mon. Feb. 8, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, MO. He was born Apr. 10, 1943 in Wyatt, MO to the Continue Reading

Leroy Smith, 77, of Ballwin, MO, formerly of Granite City, IL, passed away at 1:50 a.m. Mon. Feb. 8, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, MO. He was born Apr. 10, 1943 in Wyatt, MO to the late RC and Ruby Lee (Neal) Smith. On Aug. 23, 1975, he...

Leroy Charles Smith, 89 of Tonto Basin, Arizona entered eternal rest on Jan. 7, 2021. He was the first born and the only son of Max Hayden Smith and Leda Helan Cato Smith of Fruita, Colorado. He joined the Army at age 16 to serve our country during the Korean...

Leroy William Smith was born June 10, 1960, at St. Anthony’s Hospital to Phyllis (Jackson) and Arnold Smith. He passed away Jan. 10, 2021, at the age of 60 at Integris Hospice House in Oklahoma City. Leroy was raised in Okarche and graduated from Okarche High School in 1978. He...

Curtis (Curt) Leroy Smith, 78, of Philipsburg, Montana, went to be with his Lord Jesus on Nov. 10, 2020. He was born on July 30, 1942, in Townsend, Montana, to Roy Lee Smith and Rachel Mae (Yates) Smith. As a young man Curt spent much time with his beloved grandparents, George and Fannie Belle Smith and William and Dena Yates. He grew to love and admire them very much. Their wit, hard work, and love for the Lord formed a path for Curt. What they taught him was honor, to never shirk at tasks, to be a good man and to love the Lord.