Earnest Ray Smith Obituary

In loving memory of Earnest Ray Smith of Columbia, Missouri, who departed this world on June 26, 2025 at the age of 78. Earnest leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. 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, Earnest Smith and Lula Smith (Robinson); and his brothers, Garland Crane and James Crane. He is survived by: his wife Jan Patschke-Smith; his daughters, Lee Wegner-Groth (David) and Tami "Boots" Patschke; his brother Richard Smith; his grandchildren, Nickolas (Aubrey), Christopher "Kit" (Shori), Lindsey (Arion), Austin (Spencer), Codi (Bailey) and Garrett (Lex); his great grandchildren, Blakely Jo, Lilly and Jack; Tad and Susan.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family and will be distributed to charities that were special to Ray.