Raymond "Ray" Allen Smiley
November 09, 1938 - August 17, 2023
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Raymond "Ray" Allen Smiley
November 09, 1938 - August 17, 2023
Obituary
Raymond Allen Smiley (84), most recently a resident at Lucy Corr Village in Chesterfield County, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2023. Known by most as Ray, he was born to parents Henry Allen Smiley and Myrtle Rogers Smiley in 1938, in Chase City, VA. Ray worked at M&B Headwear, Virginia Garment and R&B Distributing. He loved his large family, playing golf and cards with his family and friends, and playing pool against anyone. He was a solid man who got along with anyone and everyone and set a fine example for his children to follow.
Ray is survived by his wife, Joann Smiley; sister, Virginia Arendall; children, Ray Bryant (Tammy), Ann Gail Bowers, Ken Smiley (Paula), and Karen Blansit (Mickey); grandchildren, Kyle Smiley, Becca Bailey (Jordan), and Nicole Blansit; and great-grandchild, McKinley Blansit, and many other relatives. Ray’s family will host a gathering in his honor from 4:00-5:00 pm, with his Celebration of Life to follow at 5:00 pm on August 23, at the Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd., N. Chesterfield, VA 23234. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences at www.morrissett.com
Visitation
- Date & Time: August 23, 2023 (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
- Venue: Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service
- Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. N. Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 275-7828
Life Celebration
- Date & Time: August 23, 2023 (5:00 PM)
- Next Service: Reception To Follow Life Celebration
- Venue: Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service
- Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. N. Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 275-7828
Alzheimer's Association
- Website: https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=51079&51079.donation=form1&mfc_pref=T&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_campaign=giving_google&s_subsrc=giving_google&gad=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-diDoMjpgAMVs9LjBx0aLAppEAAYASAAEgJkK_D_BwE
- Description: In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests a donation to the Alzheimer's Association
3 responses to Raymond "Ray" Allen Smiley
Patty Fowlkes says:
August 20, 2023
So sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Pashia Marks says:
August 20, 2023
I’m sorry for your loss.
Earl and Sheila White says:
August 22, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you .Love