Ray Smith Obituary
We are sad to announce that on November 29, 2024, at the age of 99, Ray Smith of Groves, Texas passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Ray had on those he encountered along his journey. Though 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, Bronson Cooper Smith and Leslie Wigley Smith; his wife Dorothy Nadeen Lloyd Smith; and his siblings, Vernon Cooper Smith, Mildred Rotan, Joyce Arisco and Sybl Knudsen.
He is survived by: his sister Wilma Cesak of Houston; his son Lloyd Ray Smith; and his daughter-in-law Paula Curtice Smith of Silsbee. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation was held on Monday, December 2nd 2024 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Ebenezer Cemetery. A graveside service was held on Monday, December 2nd 2024 at 10:30 AM at the same location.
