Billy Ray Smith Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Billy Ray Smith of Laurens, South Carolina, born in Clinton, South Carolina, who passed away on May 18, 2022, at the age of 68, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parent Langester Smith; and his grandmother Floree Leake. He is survived by: his mother Ruby Watts Smith; his wife Dianne Smith; his sons, Thomas Smith (Shaniqua) of Greer, SC, Corey Smith (Avious) of Laurens, SC and Justin Smith (Devonne) of Laurens, SC; his grandchildren, Joshua, Kennadi, Akira, Brooklyn, Daniel, Mason, Garrison and Graham; his sister Selmea Garnett of Jacksonville; his siblings-in-law, Johnny Rice (Martha) of Clinton, SC, Richard Young (Annette) of Clinton, SC, Nathaniel Williams (Elizabeth) of New Haven, MI, Feleshia White (Angelo) of Simpsonville, SC and Shon Richardson (Fred) of Gray Court, SC; his aunt Johnnie Vee Brown of Clinton, SC; and his friends, Grady Boyd of Spartanburg, SC and Archie Hill of Clinton, SC. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
