Lawrence Leroy Smith, age 92, passed away, Sunday, February 26, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Born, March 16, 1930, in Louisville, Nebraska to parents, Lawrence and Hazel Smith. Lawrence worked at Ash Grove Cement Plant for 37 years. He married his loving wife Florence Terryberry in 1955 and together they raised five children. He proudly served his country during the Korean War.

Preceded in death by his wife, Florence, son, Mike, parents, and sister Shirley Dobbs. Lawrence is survived by daughter, Angela (Dave) Friesell, Murdock, NE son, Mark (Cheryl) Smith, Beatrice, NE son, Matt Smith and daughter Laurie (Bill) Klosterboer, both of Lincoln, NE, brother, Charles Smith, Chandler, AZ, many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, niece, and nephews.

We are comforted knowing the celebration happening in heaven as Dad and Mom reconnect and are dancing together once again. Thank you, Lord, for giving us the best parents and grandparents that children and grandchildren could ask for. We felt your love and strength and guidance through them.

Dad requested a simple grave side service for family only. He asked for memorials to go to the Murdock Volunteer Fire Department or Murdock United Methodist Church.

Arrangements by Fusselman-Allen-Harvey Funeral Home, Louisville, NE  402-234-3985