Raymond Smith Sr.

Raymond graduated from Dunbar High School and attended the Community College of Baltimore, where he studied interior design. Shortly thereafter, he joined the United States Army where he served in Vietnam.

In 1975, Raymond met the love of his life, Dawn (Burrell) Smith. They were joined in Holy Matrimony on October 16, 1976. From this union, they were blessed with three children.

Raymond accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior, and lived his life accordingly. He retired from the Howard County Board of Education where he worked for 28 years.

He was a very hard worker who loved, and was truly devoted to his wife and family. He did everything in his power to ensure that they were well taken care of, and would always give great advice and encouragement for them to do better.

Raymond’s smile would brighten up the darkest room. He was a kind and loving person and was a pleasure to be around. Everyone loved Raymond and he will truly be missed.

Raymond leaves to mourn, his loving wife, Dawn Smith, his three children, Raymond Smith, Jr., Cory Smith, Sr. and Dawn Renea’ Smith, one daughter-in-law, Alexis Smith, seven grandchildren, Victoria Smith, Mikayla Smith, Alissa Smith, Rayven Smith, Cory Smith, Jr., CorRon Smith, and ShaCaria Smith, his mother Lucinda Smith, five sisters, Yvonne Perkins, Lorraine Zimmerman, Lucinda Smith, Marlene Smith and Cathy Smith, four sister-in-laws, LaRessa Tate, Audrey Chavis, ShaRon Johnson, and Candice Burrell, two brother-in-laws Douglas Zimmerman and Thomas Johnson, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family membersi and friends.