Details for Cory Smoot’s Memorial Service Announced

by | Nov 10, 2011

Arrangements have been made for the memorial service of the late GWAR guitarist Cory Smoot, also known as Flattus Maximus.

The service will take place this Friday, November 11th at Bennett Funeral Home Chesterfield Chapel in Chesterfield, VA at 14301 Ashbrook Parkway. The private service begins at 4:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers the family is asking that contributions be made to the “Smoot Family Fund”. Contact Smootfamilyfund@gmail.com.

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