Ray Smith, 64, of Crossville, TN, passed away on November 20, 2011.  Services will be held Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Redemption Church.  Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 immediately before the service.  Hank Kemmer will officiate the service.  Burial will be in the Pomona Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the local Veterans Service Office located at 380 Thurman Ave, Crossville, TN, (931)456-0090, for their food pantry.

Born on December 11, 1946 in Byrdstown, TN, he spent the majority of his life working as a welder.  Ray loved spending time with his grandchildren, fishing, and working on antique cars and jeeps.

Ray is survived by his wife, Pat, son, Jerry Smith and his wife, Teresa, daughter, Kim Golden and husband, Jason, grandchildren, Justin Swallows, Megan Swallows, Anna Smith, Isaac Smith, Josh Golden, and Braxton Golden, 2 brothers and 3 sisters.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Smith and Marie Stults.

Redemption Church is at 75 Commercial Drive, across from the Cracker Barrel in Crossville.