Larry R. Smith

DIXON – Larry Russell Smith, 64, of Dixon, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, at his home after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. He was an accountant at Raynor for 24 years before his retirement.

Larry was born Dec. 13, 1947, in Dixon, the son of Russell H. and Hazel L. (Foreman) Smith. He married Donna Rae Reitzel on May 7, 1997, in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

While attending Sauk Valley Community College, Larry was a member of the college’s first men’s basketball team. He later graduated from Northern Illinois University. Larry also was a women’s volleyball coach at SVCC, as well as an assistant coach for the AFC Raiders’ volleyball team. Larry served in the Navy from 1967-72, and was a Vietnam War veteran. He was a member of American Legion Post 296 in Sterling. Larry enjoyed watching NASCAR races, Chicago Bears football games, camping, fishing and spending time with his children and granddaughter.

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