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Raymond Smith Obituary
Raymond "Eddie" Smith, Jr., 72, passed away February 13, 2021. He was born August 8, 1948 in Jacksonville, Florida.
Eddie was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School. He proudly served in the U. S. Marine Corp. Retired Captain of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department after 32 years of loyal service. Lifelong "Captain Eddie" aboard his well-known boat "The Turtle" spent carrying fishing charters for local and out of town guests. He was proud to be a part of the local Wounded Warrior fishing project. He loved time spent playing softball for church leagues, local city leagues and the JFRD Fire department league.
His faith shaped and made him the wonderful husband, father, and friend to us all.
Eddie is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Linda Smith; daughter, LaRae (Ted) Abney; two grandchildren, Lindsey and Logan Abney; mother, Betty Jean Smith; brother, Gene (Jeanie) Smith; nephew and niece, Ryan (Carrie) Smith and Brittany Smith. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 23th in the Chapel of Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home, 3600 3rd Street South, Jacksonville Beach, FL. The funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 24th at The Church of Eleven 22- Baymeadows Campus, 8133 Point Meadows Drive, Jacksonville, FL. Please visit the Tribute online at www.quinn-shalz.com. Arrangements by…
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Marines of the Marine Corps League Naples, Florida
February 19, 2021
The U.S. Marines, Navy Fleet Marine Force Corpsmen, FMF Chaplains, and Associate Members of the E. T Brisson Detachment #063 of the Marine Corps League in Naples, Florida, hereby salute and recognize Raymond Smith for serving God and his country by becoming a United States Marine. We honor his memory and valiant service to our Corps and our great Nation. Please accept our heartfelt sentiments as a token of our esteem and admiration of his L’Esprit du Corps. Semper Fidelis.
Sara Perry Heath
February 19, 2021
Eddie was one of the friends I grew up with at First Pentecostal Church in Jacksonville. So sorry to hear of his death. Condolences to Betty Jean and Gene and to his wife and children.
Danny Ingle
February 18, 2021
Eddie was a friend of mine that I played softball with. I worked with him, his brother, and his Dad on the Jacksonville Fire/Rescue. I was on the Board of Directors at the Jacksonville Firemans Credit Union with his Dad and knew his Mother from Dinners we attended. May Eddie Rest In Peace.
Danny Ingle
John J Keane
February 16, 2021
I served on the Jacksonville Fire- Rescue Department with Eddie and his Father and Brother. May the healing touch of Our Lord embrace the Family and friends of Eddie at this time of great sorrow. Rest in Peace.
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