Raymond Smith Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on March 2, 2026 in Kankakee, Illinois

Raymond Smith Jr.

February 18, 1935 - March 2, 2026 (91 years old)

Kankakee, Illinois

Raymond Smith Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on March 2, 2026 in Kankakee, Illinois

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Raymond Smith Jr.

February 18, 1935 - March 2, 2026 (91 years old)

Kankakee, Illinois

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Raymond Smith Jr. Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Raymond Smith Jr. (Kankakee, Illinois), born in Etta, Mississippi, whose life came to an end on March 2, 2026 at the age of 91, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Raymond Smith Jr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Raymond and Ruth Jimola Smith; and his siblings, Jesse, Lois Anne, Sallie and Jimmy Smith (Jancie).

He is survived by: his wife Mattie Mae; his children, Raymond Franklin III (Daniel Concepcion), Phyllis Jordan, Cabrini, Yolanda Sharon (Antoine), April, Draper, Jason and Ronell; his grandchildren, Destiny Lee, T'ania Jordan, Taylor Smith, Anaiyah Jordan, Myles Parrish, Kaleb Smith, Phillip Jordan, Ronell Smith Jr., Samia Smith and Liam Smith; his great grandchildren, Alijah Bradford and Demi Hampton; and his siblings, Mattie Holland, Dorothy Clark, Johny Smith (Mable), Ruby Kelley and Huelessie Smith (Janet).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lax Mortuary



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Mar 13

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Lax Mortuary
187 S Greenwood Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

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Mar 14

Visitation

House of Prayer
1309 E Court St, Kankakee, IL 60901

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Mar 14

Funeral service

House of Prayer
1309 E Court St, Kankakee, IL 60901

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