Gary Smothers' Obituary
Gary Wayne Smothers, 71 of Cincinnati, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at his home. Gary was born to Wayne & Irene (Tracy) Smothers in Mark, Iowa on May 29, 1949. He received his education from Centerville High School in 1968. On Sept. 2, 1972, Gary was united in marriage to Jean Marie Stufflebeam. To this union came three children: Kris, Dustin and Carrie. He was employed as a mechanic for the City of Centerville for 20 years before he retired in 2015. He then spent a lot of his time driving a semi and helping local farmers. He was also the county trustee of Pleasant Township. Gary had many hobbies bowling, racing, demolition derby and playing cards with family and friends. He would talk to anyone and never knew a stranger. He loved to spend time with his grandkids and watching their sporting events as he cheered them on. You could always hear him over everyone else. He enjoyed fishing at his pond with the grandkids and making sure they had all the best toys. He loved going to swap meets and was a professional negotiator. If you would like to send flowers please contact Flower Center in Centerville. Survivors include his wife Jean, children: Kris Smothers (Paula), Dustin Smothers (Shawna), Carrie Micetich (Tim), grandchildren: Bradly Benson, Branden Benson, Katelyn Snow (Jacob), Kayla Benson (Jeremy Moorman), Kylie Goodman, Payton Butterbaugh, Kennedy Smothers, Jayla Susin, Preslie Weigert, Blake Micetich, Brock Micetich, sisters: Janice Ray (Robert), Shirley Walker (Ron) and numerous extended family. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Courtney Micetich and his parents. Funeral service will be 10:30 am, Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Thomas Funeral Home with Fr. Timothy Armbruster officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Cincinnati. Visitation will be Friday, October 30, 2020 at Thomas Funeral Home in Centerville with the family present from 5-7:00 pm. Memorials may be given to the family which will be designated at a later date and condolences may be shared at www.thomasfh.com or facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Gary Smothers please visit our Sympathy Store. Visitation OCT 30. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CST) Thomas Funeral Home - Centerville 501 North 18th StreetCenterville, IA 52544[emailprotected] Funeral Service OCT 31. 10:30 AM (CST) Thomas Funeral Home - Centerville 501 North 18th StreetCenterville, IA 52544[emailprotected] Interment OCT 31 (CST) Pleasant Hill Cemetery 18000 584th StCincinnati, IA 52549
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