Donnie Ray Smith Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Donnie Ray Smith of Franklin, Tennessee, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Donnie Ray left this world on May 13, 2024 at the age of 81, 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.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Donnie Ray had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Donnie Ray may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edna Blumhorst Smith of Ulm and John Ray Smith; and his siblings, Dianne Smith Chlapecka and Jerry Dee Smith. He is survived by: his wife Sammy Lynn Holmes Smith; his sister Betty Smith Buell; his daughter Allison Lynn Smith Bussone (Marc); and his granddaughters, Elaina Rae Bussone and Isla Benvie Bussone.
