Charles Rayburn "Ray" Smith Sr.

Charles Rayburn Smith, age 76 passed away Monday November 17th 2014 at 9:50pm at home with his wife at Horizon Bay assisted Living in Grand Prairie, Texas. “Ray” was born in Pleasant Grove, AL. on August 15th, 1938 to Russell and Martha Smith. He was preceded in Death by: Father Russell Smith, Mother Martha Smith, Brother Ronny Smith, Brother James Smith, First Wife Wanda Smith, and Son Andrew Smith. Survivors: Wife Mildred "Micki" Smith, Son Chuck Smith, Daughter Dora and her husband Russell Hallmark, Daughter Kaye and her Husband Wayne Gilbert, Son James "Bubba" and his wife Debbie Halford. Grandchildren: Nicholas Whitehead, Meredith and her husband Brandon Moore, Travis, Nathan and wife Amanda, Jeremy Locker, Katheryn and her husband Michael Price, Brandon and Shelby Smith, Heather, Holli, and Matthew Gilbert, Brandie and her husband David Keeton, Jeremy and Brance Halford. Great Grandchildren: Tanner Whitehead, Blair and Ella Moore, Hayden and Henley Gilbert, Gracelynn and Dawson Keeton. Also survived by many extended family members; Brother-in-laws, Sister-in-laws, and many Nieces and Nephews. Ray was a member of the Grand Prairie Family Church of the Nazarene. He was also a member of Sam R Hamilton Masonic Lodge # 1031. He loved to play games with his senior groups at Matthew Road Baptist Church, Grand Prairie Family Church and at the Grand Prairie Summit Senior Center. He was an avid fisherman, and he loved to play 42. He loved all children and shared countless hugs, and tickles. His life was filled with laughter and love for everyone especially his family.Ray was loved by all that knew him and will be truly missed. In lieu of Flowers the Family request that Donations be made to the National Cancer Society in memory of Papa Ray.