Joe Ray Smith's obituary , Passed away on May 31, 2025 in Lexington, Tennessee

Joe Ray Smith

October 8, 1950 - May 31, 2025 (74 years old)

Lexington, Tennessee

Joe Ray Smith's obituary , Passed away on May 31, 2025 in Lexington, Tennessee

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Pafford Funeral Home

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Joe Ray Smith

October 8, 1950 - May 31, 2025 (74 years old)

Lexington, Tennessee

Joe Ray Smith Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Joe Ray Smith of Lexington, Tennessee, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 31, 2025 at the age of 74. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Floyd Smith and Lula Davis Smith; his siblings, Randy Floyd Smith, Leroy Smith, Sue Climer, Ruby Knight and Shirley Mathis; and his granddaughters, Kimberly Ann Smith and Amelia Smith.

He is survived by: his wife Patsy Ann Smith; his children, Robbie Wood (Derek), Bobby Smith (Holly) and Jeremy Smith (Melissa); his grandchildren, Josh Wood, Matthew Wood and Allison Smith; and his sisters, Judy Hensley (late Randall) and Kathy Tubbs (Larry).

Visitation was held on Monday, June 2nd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM and on Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Chapel of Pafford Funeral Home (71 Monroe St, Lexington, TN 38351). A burial will be held on Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 at the Beech River Cemetery (3075 Old Huntingdon Rd, Lexington, TN 38351).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Pafford Funeral Home



Mon

June 02

Visitation

Pafford Funeral Home - Lexington
71 Monroe St, Lexington, TN 38351

Tue

June 03

Visitation

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Pafford Funeral Home
71 Monroe St, Lexington, TN 38351

Tue

June 03

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Chapel of Pafford Funeral Home
71 Monroe St, Lexington, TN 38351

Tue

June 03

Burial

Beech River Cemetery
3075 Old Huntingdon Rd, Lexington, TN 38351

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