Muncie, IN
After a sudden diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, Gary B. Smoot, 59, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014 in the arms of his son, Aaron Smoot.
Gary was born on January 8,
1955 in Muncie to Robert and Dorothy (Gilland) Smoot. He was a 1973 graduate of Delta High School
where he excelled at cross country, track, basketball and baseball. Gary
went on to attend Manchester College.
Gary worked for General
Motors in Marion, Indiana and was a member of the UAW Local 977 and the Amvets
Post 12.
He is survived by his son,
Aaron Smoot (wife, Chelsea), grandson, Hank Smoot, his mother, Dorothy Smoot, two
brothers, Jeffrey Smoot (wife, Louanne), and Rodney Smoot (wife, Jan), as well
as several nieces and nephews.
Gary was preceded in death by
his parent father, Robert Smoot.
Visitation for family and
friends will be at Pitman-Richman funeral home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton on
Sunday, April 6, 2014 from 1:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. and also from 9:00 A.M.
until services, Monday.
Funeral Services will be held
at 10:00 A.M. Monday, April 7, 2014 with Pastor Steve DeLisle officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Aaron and his wife, Chelsea,
would like to spread the awareness and severity of pancreatic cancer;
therefore, donations to IU Health Research are much appreciated. Online
condolences may be left for the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
