Ray Smith Dies at Age 95
Banker, Car Dealer, Farmer
From the Sep 10, 2024 e-Edition
Ray Smith, 95, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Saturday, September 7.
Memorial arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Ray was a banker, car dealer, and farmer, and generously supported the people of his community.
Ray Smith is survived by his children, Jan Smith Kizer (Jim) and Brent Smith (Wanda). She also leaves behind his grandchildren, Amy Harris, Jody Kizer (Tracey), Jason Kizer (Kelly), Tim Smith (Melissa), Ginger Welp (Brian) and Christy Smith (granddaughter-in-law). Great-grandchildren include Kizer Harris, Wilson Harris, Emily Kizer, Pierce Kizer, Grant Kizer, Meg Kizer, Molly Kizer, Zach Smith, Beau Smith, Maggie Ray Smith, Allie Welp, and Ansley Welp.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Wilma, of 77 years, who died in 2023.
Memorial arrangements are incomplete at Dilday-Carter Funeral Home, Huntingdon.
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