May God bless you and your...
We send our deepest sympathies. We remember Ray as a neighbor on Coronado "I".
John and Lisa Deaderick
July 12, 2025 | Other


Coronado, Ca, California
Jul 6, 1943 – Feb 6, 2022 (Age 78)
Rear Admiral Raymond Charles Smith, Jr., U.S. Navy (Retired), passed away peacefully at his home in Coronado, CA on February 6, 2022 at the age of 78. Born in Vallejo, CA on July 6, 1943, he was the first child of Raymond and Bette Smith. He graduated from St. Vincent's High School in 1961 and...
Read MoreWe send our deepest sympathies. We remember Ray as a neighbor on Coronado "I".
John and Lisa Deaderick
July 12, 2025 | Other
Rest in peace Ray you were great swim buddy in BUD/S Class 54. You served our nation well HOOYAH Ray !
James Lampman
June 07, 2022 | Friend
My deepest condolences to you Kathleen and your family. It was always nice to see you and Ray at the USS Floyd B. Park´s mini reunions. A Bravo Zulu to the Admiral for a life well lived and to you for always being there. Fair winds and following seas.....
Sam Villa
March 05, 2022
Deepest condolences to all. What a great loss--a really good guy. Proud to have known him.
Pat Tracey VADM (ret) USN
March 02, 2022 | Work
We are very sorry for your loss May his soul rest in peace sending prayers to the family With love Ron and Deme Stall-Nash Nash
Demetra Stall Nash
March 01, 2022 | Friend
Kathleen and family, we are deeply saddened to read of Ray's passing; please accept our deepest sympathies. As a Surface Warfare Officer, I loved working with Ray and his abilities to think beyond the problem and find superb solutions. My God grant Ray everlasting peace.
Rear Admiral Steve Loeffler, US Navy(Ret)
February 28, 2022 | Work
Truly a legend. A Man´s man and absolutely the nicest guy on the planet. I remember many a pleasant time with him.
Jeff Servente
February 28, 2022
Smith family, I am so sorry for your loss. Admiral Smith was such a wonderful man and I feel truly blessed to have known him. He is a True American Hero and I vividly recall when he left for Operation Desert Shield/Storm. He missed our senior football season at USD, but we were able to move on with our lives because he was taking care of the safety of our country and other countries. When he was called, he was there. I will always have wonderful memories of my interactions with Admiral...
Brendam Murphy
February 28, 2022 | Friend

My sincerest condolences to Kathleen, and all the Smith family. In 1967 I had the privilege of being a bosun aboard the USS Floyd B. Parks when a young LTJG--R. C. Smith came aboard and assumed duties as division officer of the deck force. From day one everyone knew that he was going to be our kind of leader. I have nothing but deep respect for RADM Smith for all that he has accomplished over his years of dedicated service. One of my fondest memories will always be when he and his wife...
Tom Zak (BM-3)
February 27, 2022 | Friend