Donald Ray Smith Obituary
We bid farewell to Donald Ray Smith of Marion, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 27, 2026 at the age of 84. Donald touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond Smith and Adell Smith (Moulton); and his siblings, Velma McCollum, Mildred Parker, Jean Hayes and Shannon Smith.
He is survived by: his wife Joan E. Smith (Banks) of Marion, IL; his children, Kelly R. Smith (April) of Fairfield, IL, J. Scott Smith (Heather) of Marion, IL, Dony P. Smith (Nicole) of Smyrna, TN, H. Todd Vaughn (Diane) of Crab Orchard, IL and Stephanie Harrison of Marion, IL; his grandchildren, Alex Donelson of Johnston City, IL, Corbin Vaughn of Johnston City, IL, Alyssa Short (Hunter) of Fairfield, IL, Jerrick Smith (Jenna) of Princeton, IN, Aly Nicole Marzouq of Marion, IL, Caleb Vaughn (Jade) of Paducah, KY, Sarah Smith of Marion, IL, Callie Vaughn (Patrick Baue) of St. Peters, MO, Kinsey Scarbrough (Hunter) of Fairfield, IL, Andrew Smith (Elizabeth) of Fairfield, IL, Nikolas Smith of Marion, IL, Alexys Smith of Smyrna, TN, Izabella Smith of Smyrna, TN and Sophia Harrison of Marion, IL; his great grandchildren, Jace Donelson of Johnston City, IL, Emery Short of Fairfield, IL, Ellis Short of Fairfield, IL, Ezra Short of Fairfield, IL, Noah Smith of Princeton, IN, Luka Scarbrough of Fairfield, IL and Matthew Smith of Fairfield, IL; his niece Janice McCollum of Evansville, IN; his nephew Chuck McCollum of Naples, FL; and his siblings-in-law, Joyce Gregory of Bloomington, IL, Joy Friend (Don) of Havana, IL, Bill Banks (Marilyn) of Avon, IN, Jim Banks (Carolene) of Canton, IL, Max Banks (Joan) of Bloomington, IL and Steve Banks of Havana, IL. He is also survived by many other extended family members and many friends.
For those who preferred, the family requested memorial contributions be made to "Aldersgate Global Methodist Church" to be used for missions.
