We are sad to announce that on July 7, 2023, at the age of 87, Charles Ray Smith of China Grove, North Carolina passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Charles Ray Smith to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, James Luther Smith and Jesse Mae Basinger Smith; his former life partner Betty Carpenter Smith; and his wife Joyce Burris Smith. He is survived by : his brothers, Robert Lee Smith and Odell Irving; and his children, Charles Ray Smith, Jr. (Kimanh Nguyen) of Concord, Timothy Bryant Smith (Tim) of Albemarle, Daniel K. Smith (Tammy) of Kannapolis, James Christopher Smith (Traci) of China Grove, Don Peele of Cornelius and Donna Peele Mattison (Paul) of Sherrill's Ford. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Piedmont Baptist Church, 5870 Wright Road, Kannapolis, NC 28081.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Whitley's Funeral Home