LaRoy Francis Smith at age 87, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2011. He was born on June 17, 1923 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.LaRoy served in the U. S. Marine Corps for 25 years; among many battles, he fought in the Korean War and in World War II. LaRoy received many metals and awards during the time he served. He then earned 2 college degrees in Law Enforcement and Fire Science. He worked for the Marine Corps Air Station / Yuma Fire Department from 1969 to 2008. He was one of the first certified reserve officers for the Yuma County Sheriff's office. LaRoy was active in politics and ran 3 times for State Representative. He also was a member at the Nazarene Church. He enjoyed shooting, hunting, and loved his cats.LaRoy is survived by wife, Rose Marie Smith; daughters, LeeAnn (Wendell) Cannon, Jean (Scott) Booth, and Lynn Dryden; sons, Ray (Margaret) Smith, Roy Smith, and Robert Smith; 17 grandchildren; over 19 great-grandchildren and over 13 great-great grandchildren.LaRoy was preceded in death by his son, LaRoy Smith Jr and his grandson, Deric Harhart.Viewing will be held between 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Johnson Mortuary. Services will be held Friday, May 20, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Johnson Mortuary Chapel.Pallbearers will be Steven Delarm, Deric Harhart, Peter Smith, Scott Booth, Ray Smith and Roy Smith. Honorary Pallbearer is Robert Smith.