John Ray Smith Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John Ray Smith of Newark, Ohio, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John Ray left this world on November 18, 2024 at the age of 79, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Damien Smith and Esther Smith (Stevens); and his daughter Ginger L. Howard. He is survived by: his wife Barbara Ann Smith (Kropp); his children, Lisa M. Smith Duncan (Dave) of Adamsville and Shawn E. Smith (Lisa) of Fort Thomas, Kentucky; his stepchildren, Timothy A. Mahnke (Jennifer) of Worthington, Lisa A. Goodman (Randy Swingle) of Deland and Tim L. Doran (Bryan) of Etna; his grandchildren, Brooke Howard of Augusta, Georgia, Justin Duncan of Grove City, Ellie Smith of Cincinnati, Braxton Smith of Logan, Madilynn Grace (Luke) of Mason, Kelton Smith of Fort Thomas, Kalissa Smith of Fort Thomas, Virginia Jones of Hilliard, Allie Goodman of Hilliard, Lily Ferrier (Jake), Faith Delgado (Ray) of Worthington, Oliver Mahnke (Katie) of Kent, AJ, Wes and Ciera Doran of Etna; his great grandchildren, Adeline, Calvin, Theo and Maddy; and his brothers-in-law, John Kropp (Karen) of Manitowoc, Jim Kropp (Karen) of Two Rivers and Kenny Kropp of Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.