William Ray Smith Obituary

William Ray Smith, born on November 10, 1949 in Huntington, West Virginia, passed away on August 18, 2026. William leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his father Morris Smith; and his grandparents, Bessie, Travis Smith, William and Alice Dray.

He is survived by: his wife Jane Ellen Smith (Mills); his mother Nancy Jo Smith of Clearwater; his daughters, Julie Wilcox (Philip) of Charleston, SC and Sarah Plante (Ron) of Charleston, SC.; his grandchildren, Jameson Burke Wilcox, Smith Julian Wilcox and Tanner Ray Plante; and his nieces and nephews, Natalie Szwaya (Jeff) of Palatine, Leigh Gang (TJ) of Uniontown, OH, Tyler Gang, Olivia Gang, David Carper (Jodie) of Wilmore, KY, Kayleigh Spencer, Hannah Wolfe, Matthew Carper of Minneapolis, MN, Maisie Carper, Theodore Carper and Marshall University.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hope's Kitchen.