Ray Edgar Smithson's obituary , Passed away on September 9, 2026 in Dickson, Tennessee

Ray Edgar Smithson

August 23, 1947 - September 9, 2026 (79 years old)

Dickson, Tennessee

Ray Edgar Smithson's obituary , Passed away on September 9, 2026 in Dickson, Tennessee

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Ray Edgar Smithson

August 23, 1947 - September 9, 2026 (79 years old)

Dickson, Tennessee

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Ray Edgar Smithson Obituary

The passing of Ray Edgar Smithson (Dickson, Tennessee) occurred on September 9, 2026. Ray, born on August 23, 1947, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ray Edgar Smithson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Billy Bernard Smithson and Winnie Alwildia Stewart Smithson (Stewart). He is survived by: his daughters, Bonnie Manjarrez (Jose) of Weaver, AL and Patricia Tidwell (Micah) of Bon Aqua, TN.; his sisters, Elva Smith (Jack) of Plymouth, MI and Cy Sharrow (Mike) of Standish, MI.; his grandchildren, Morghan Blanks, Elsie Tidwell, Eduardo Manjarrez, Olivia Tidwell and Alejandra Manjarrez; his girlfriend Karen Hoskins; his close friend Donny Mills; and his brother Stanley Bernard Smithson.

Visitation was held on Saturday, September 12th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Spann Funeral Home (1961 Hwy 48 N, Dickson, TN 37055). A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 12th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Spann Funeral Home & Cremation Services



Sat

Sep 12

Visitation

Spann Funeral Home
1961 Hwy 48 N, Dickson, TN 37055

Sat

Sep 12

Funeral service

Spann Funeral Home
1961 Hwy 48 N, Dickson, TN 37055

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