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Raymond Smith Obituary
Knoxville - Raymond (Bates) Smith age 59 of Knoxville passed away Wednesday February, 10, 2021. He was a member of Northstar Church in West Knoxville. Bates was an avid sports fan and loved the Vols. Bates was loved by his family, friends and colleagues. He was preceded in death by parents, Billy and Mildred Smith. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Pam (Pease) Smith; children, Ben Smith and Molly Smith; brothers, Bill (Krissie) Smith and Steve (Tammy) Smith; special mother-in-law, Mickey Pease and brother-in-law, Brian Pease and several nieces and nephews and numerous friends. There will be a celebration of life at a later date. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com
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Charles Moore
February 14, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
1Cor. 1:3-4
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.”
Our prayers are with you and your family. In ZAX.
Danny & Melissa Russell
February 14, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss, you all are in our prayers.
Jan Wood
February 14, 2021
Pam, Ben & Molly and all the family,
Praying God will wrap you all in His loving arms and give you His peace and comfort!! Love & Hugs!
Dave Hutton
February 13, 2021
I will miss seeing you and our conversations at the VolShop on football Saturdays. RIP my friend.
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Chris Wingert
February 13, 2021
My condolences to the entire Smith family. He and I shared some great conversations.
David & Monieka Nixon
February 13, 2021
Y'all are in our thoughts & prayers !
Sarah Evans
February 13, 2021
Uncle Bates will be greatly missed! Sending lots of love and prayers!
Brannon Powell
February 13, 2021
Bates was a wonderful guy and going to be missed by many. I have known Bates going back to our younger years in Brownsville, Tn. Although, we lost touch over the years, I always considered him a close friend and loved him dearly. I know he is in Heaven and will see him again one day. I’m Praying for peace and comfort for Pam, Ben, Molly, his brothers Bill and Steve and all family.❤
Tim, Dawn and Trent Hawkins
February 13, 2021
He was my sons baseball coach. "GO CARDINALS". He was an amazing mentor and wonderful example for the youth he led. He will be sorely missed.
Kizer Carol
February 12, 2021
I loved Bates like a brother. Our mothers were identical twins. We grew up as brothers and sisters. I will love and miss him forever ♥
Lanier & Vicki
February 12, 2021
Sending love ❤ and prayers for comfort and strength during this most difficult time
Kasey Kahm
February 12, 2021
Bates was one of our favorite people at the VolShop. He was always smiling, always in a good mood and treated us like family. We loved to watch him light up when he talked about his kids, he was so very proud of Ben and Molly. He was one of the good ones and he will be missed.
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