LeRoy Edward "Smitty" Smith Jr., 64, Lima, died at 5:25 p.m., Sept. 13, 2014, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

He was born Aug. 22, 1950, in Lima, to LeRoy E. Sr. and Maxine Smith.

Surviving are his fiancée, Connie J. Luchini, Lima; two sons, Stephen Smith, Lima, and Ricky Luchini, Lima; two stepdaughters, Amy Luchini, Lima, and Heather Luchini, Texas; six grandchildren, Dillion Smith, Preston Smith and Sophia Luchini, all of Lima, Paul Cervantes, Jacob Zamora and Ava Zamora, all of Texas; lifelong friends, Doug Eshelman, Celina, Mike Butler, Lima, and Mike Goldman, Cincinnati; and his spoiled beloved dogs, Rosie and Buddy.

After retiring as a service advisor from Sears Department Store, he sold cars for Lima Auto Mall. He enjoyed following football games, always picking and betting on the winner; watching "Two and a Half Men"; and Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

Private services will be held. Arrangements are being handled by Bayliff and Son Funeral Home, Cridersville.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Condolences may be shared at www.bayliffandson.com.