Raymond Walter Smith Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Raymond Walter Smith of Roxboro, North Carolina, who passed away on April 12, 2024 at the age of 90. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Williams Smith and Evelyn Carlton Smith; his brother Oscar James Smith; and his son-in-law Gerald Thomas Bowes. He is survived by: his wife Mary Louise Zimmerman Smith; his children, Phyllis Bowes of Raleigh, NC, Ricky Smith (Luanne) of Elon, NC, Nelson Smith (Libby) of Rocky Mount, NC and Glenn Smith (Leslie) of Opelika, AL; his grandchildren, Russell Bowes (Carly), Bryan Smith (Penny), Karmon Smith, Adam Smith (Jessica), Rachel Gonwa (Joe) and Evelyn Smith; his great grandchildren, Campbell Bowes, Calen Bowes, Harper Bowes, Brandon Smith, Jordan Smith, Aubrey Downing and Ruby Gonwa; and his siblings, Howard Smith of Roxboro, NC, Richard Smith (Becky) of Halifax, VA, Robert Smith (Mary) of Halifax, VA, Nancy Haskins (Myron) of Halifax, VA and Doris Tuck of Roxboro, NC..

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cavel Baptist Church, 1885 North Main Street, Roxboro, NC 27573.