Raymond Smith
August 8, 1922 — December 18, 2008
Raymond Smith
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Raymond M. Smith, 86, of Okolona, formerly of Ico Community near Sheridan, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2008. He was born August 8, 1922 in Cato, Arkansas to Elijah Oscar and Ela Beasley Smith. He was a retired purchasing agent for the Veterans Administration at Ft. Roots, a World War II Army Veteran and a member of Okolona United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Gracie Robertson Smith, of Okolona; three sons and daughters-in-law, Denny and Genene Smith, of Greenbrier, Vernon and Brenda Smith, of Sheridan and Thomas and Rebecca Robertson, of Las Vegas, Nevada; daughter, Liz Robertson, of Okolona; brother, Loys V. Smith, of Sheridan; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and one on the way; and one great-great-grandson. He is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Juanita Smith; two brothers; and his sister.
Memorials may be made to Okolona United Methodist Church, 362 Davidson Camp Ground Road, Okolona, Arkansas 71962 or American Cancer Society, 901 N. University Ave., Little Rock, Arkansas 72207.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M., Monday at North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery in Ico, Arkansas. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M., Sunday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main, 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.
He is survived by his wife, Gracie Robertson Smith, of Okolona; three sons and daughters-in-law, Denny and Genene Smith, of Greenbrier, Vernon and Brenda Smith, of Sheridan and Thomas and Rebecca Robertson, of Las Vegas, Nevada; daughter, Liz Robertson, of Okolona; brother, Loys V. Smith, of Sheridan; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and one on the way; and one great-great-grandson. He is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Juanita Smith; two brothers; and his sister.
Memorials may be made to Okolona United Methodist Church, 362 Davidson Camp Ground Road, Okolona, Arkansas 71962 or American Cancer Society, 901 N. University Ave., Little Rock, Arkansas 72207.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M., Monday at North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery in Ico, Arkansas. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M., Sunday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main, 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.
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