MARS HILL - Larry P. Smith, 78, passed away Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, at a Presque Isle hospital. He was born June 10, 1930, in Waterville, the son of William C. and Mildred (Sander) Smith. He attended schools in Mars Hill and then served in the U.S. Military, July 15, 1947 - May 27, 1950. Upon returning, Larry took tests to complete his high school education and received his diploma. He drove trailer truck with his brother, John, for a couple of years for C.W. Staples Co. On Nov. 10, 1953, he married his loving wife of 54 years, Sara Ann (Graves) Smith of Mars Hill. In 1954, they opened Larry's Gulf, Mars Hill, which he operated until 1978. For the past 27 years Larry drove school bus for SAD 42 of Mars Hill. He is survived by his wife, Ann Smith; a son, L. Scott Smith, both of Mars Hill; three grandchildren, Derek, Brooke and Bryce Smith, whom he loved and enjoyed spending time with, either at the mountain, soap box derby, in the back yard or just at home. He also leaves two sisters-in-law, Donna Smith of Mars Hill and Betty Smith of Greene; a special nephew, George "Sandy" Smith and his wife, Vicki, of Westfield; a niece, Kimberly Swett and her husband, Clinton, of Freeport; and two nephews, Charles Smith of Fort Fairfield and Robert Smith of Presque Isle. Larry will also be sadly missed by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Frances and David McKay, Joyce and Carl Stearns, Bud and Norma Graves, and Elizabeth Merkel; many other special nieces and nephews. Larry will be missed by his many friends and co-workers. In addition to his parents, Larry was predeceased by brothers, William "John" Smith, George Smith and Jack Smith; and a sister, Lucille Long. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Duncan Funeral Home, 8 Main St., Mars Hill, where funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Jim Merkel officiating. Interment will take place at Fairmount Cemetery, Presque Isle. Those who wish may make donations in Larry's memory to the charity of one's choice. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncangraves.com.