Raymond Smythe Obituary

On May 29, 2017, Raymond Smythe Jr., passed away at 93 years of age. He was the beloved husband of Sarah Jane (nee Warnick) for 64 wonderful years and dedicated father to Patricia Smythe; Susan Guinn and husband Ron; Linda Christine Foote and husband Harry; Barbara Smythe; Jane Hock and husband Tom; Raymond Smythe III and wife Christina. He was richly blessed with 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Born and resided in Baltimore, Ray was a WWII veteran, Western Electric supervisor, 70 year Masonic member, Boy Scout and Explorer troop leader, avid outdoorsman and exuberant storyteller. Ray was also a huge fan of the Baltimore Orioles, loved to spend time in his vegetable garden and thoroughly enjoyed exploring the beauty and wilderness of West Virginia.
A memorial service was held at Central Baptist Church, Essex, on June 10.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Tuscan Masonic Lodge of MD.



This obituary was originally published in The Avenue News.

Published by The Avenue News from Jun. 12 to Jun. 14, 2017.
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Condolences to the Smythe family. May God grant you peace during your time of grief. Rm. 15:33

Ann

March 25, 2019

So sorry for your loss. May you receive strength and comfort from God. "He will make you firm. He will make you strong. He will firmly ground you". 1Peter 5:10

January 21, 2019

So sorry for your loss. May you receive strength and comfort from God. "He will make you firm. He will make you strong. He will firmly ground you". 1Peter 5:10

January 21, 2019

My deepest sympathy to the Smythe family. May you find comfort from God during your time of sorrow.
2 Cor. 1:2,3

Patricia

July 11, 2017

I send my condolence to the family and friends may God grand you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

July 4, 2017

so sorry to hear about the death of your loved one please take comfort in the God of all comfort

June 30, 2017

My sincere condolences for the loss of your love one,may you find comfort in knowing that those who die God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes.
Psalms 116:15

Susie

June 30, 2017

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Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Central Baptist Church

404 N. Marlyn Ave, MD

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