James Ray Smith Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Ray Smith (Stinnett, Kentucky), born in Essie, Kentucky, who passed away at the age of 71, on March 31, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Omus Smith and Virgie Morgan; his siblings, Bonell, Denzil Smith, Elsie Bowling, Alma Jean Napier and Lillian Smith; and his brother-in-law Sid Whitehead.
He is survived by: his wife Marietta Smith of Essie, KY; his children, James David Smith (Amy) of Essie, KY, Melissa Rae Smith Napier (Pat) of Essie and Chassidy Smith (Cecil Morgan); his siblings, Claude Smith (Alice) of Big Creek, KY, Pearline Whitehead of Essie, KY, Rose Howard of London, KY, Carolyn Hacker (Tony) of Essie and Deanna Shepherd (Jerry) of Manchester, KY; his grandchildren, Jared David Smith, Cheyenne Hensley (Camron), Alyssa Smith, Courtney Smith, Hailey BreAnna Napier, Connor Gage Napier, Austin Trey Wilson (Breanne) and Presley Raquelle Napier (Ryan); and his great grandchildren, Cooper Hensley, Averi Jaymes Hensley, Cruz Hensley, Haven Wilson and Nevaeh Wilson. He is also survived by other nieces and nephews.
