Christian author Gary Smalley died Sunday (March 6) at the age of 75.
Smalley was an accomplished writer and speaker, and worked closely with
Focus on the Family as one of the organization’s most trusted experts on
marriage and relationships.
Smalley’s Facebook page
read, “It is with heavy hearts that we announce Dr Gary Smalley, at age
75, graduated to heaven last night. The family gathered and surrounded
him, his loving wife Norma kissed his forehead gently and sang to him.
This beautiful transition came to an end as these words were spoke over
him ‘The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine
upon you and be gracious to you’ (Numbers 6:24-25).”
Smalley’s professional accomplishments were numerous, but included
writing over 60 bestselling books on marriage and relationships,
according to Christianity Today.
The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association presented three of his
books, Two Sides of Love, The Blessing, and The Treasure Tree, with
Gold Medallion awards.
Focus on the Family president Jim Daly wrote, “Gary was also a trusted
counselor in whom people confided their deepest longings, hurts, hopes
and dreams. The practical advice and coaching he gave helped countless
husbands and wives stave off divorce. How many children grew up with
both their mom and their dad because God used Gary to repair and restore
their marriages? More than you would imagine.”
A celebration of life will take place Saturday, March 19 at 3:00 p.m.
at College of the Ozarks Chapel in Point Lookout, Missouri. It will be
open to the public for all who wish to honor Smalley’s life and legacy.
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