James Ray Smith

Published 5:00 am Tuesday, October 10, 2006

James Ray Smith, 69, passed away Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006, at hishome in Greenwell Springs, La.

He was an active member of the Church of Christ at Foster Road,Baton Rouge.

After retiring, he found a new love and talent as an artist. Healso loved to fish. Ray was a loving husband, and a caring fatherand grandfather.

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Visitation was Monday, Oct. 9, from 5 until 9 p.m. at SealeFuneral Home, Denham Springs, La., and on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at NewSalem Church of Christ in Brookhaven, from 10 a.m. until servicetime at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Services areunder direction of Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, andHarrigill Funeral Home, Brookhaven.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Lucy Smith; fourchildren, Suzie, Cammie, Rebecca, and Ned; four grandchildren,Madison, Kyle, Daniel and Emily; two sisters, Ann and Linda; andbrother, Rodney.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Cammie Lee Smith andMildred Stuart Smith Magee; and sister, Louise Smith Sandifer.

Pallbearers will be Keith Smith, John Goza, Daniel Legg, AlFelder, Josh Smith and Brad Smith.

Honorary pallbearers will be Daniel Adams and Kyle Smith.