Raymond J. Smith

Raymond J. Smith obituary, Eustis, FL

Raymond J. Smith

Raymond Smith Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 18 to Jan. 24, 2024.
Raymond J. Smith, 87, a longtime resident of Waycross, GA. passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Born in Nicholls, Georgia, he moved to Certus Memory Care in Mount Dora, FL. October, 2020. Raymond was of Christian Faith and was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Waycross, Georgia. Raymond was a machinist with CSX Transportation (Railroad) from 1957 until his retirement in 1998. Raymond and his wife, Mary, owned and operated RS Motors car lot in the pecan orchard on State St for 40 years. Raymond was known as an Honest Car Dealer. Raymond was a member of the CSX Railroad Union and of the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers. Raymond is predeceased by his Parents, James and Lillie (Dyson) Smith; Brothers, James H. Smith, Rev. Idas Smith, and Sisters Varnell Crews; Hazel Smith; and by his Loyal Dog and best friend Lucky. He is survived by his Wife, Mary Jarrett Smith; Daughter, Linda Smith Schnell and Son-in- Law, Danny Schnell of Eustis, FL; and by numerous extended family and friends. Services will be held at Greenlawn Cemetery Waycross GA, on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 2 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 1622 Gibbs Street, Waycross, GA 31503. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis, Florida.

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January 22, 2024

Chelsea Gregory Rose posted to the memorial.

January 21, 2024

David & Rebecca Hickox posted to the memorial.

January 20, 2024

Judy Bell posted to the memorial.

Chelsea Gregory Rose

January 22, 2024

Mr. Raymond was my bestest friend. I loved him so much and couldn't wait to go to his house to ride in the golf cart, pick pecans, and eat Popsicles! I love you and will miss you so much!

David & Rebecca Hickox

January 21, 2024

Mr. Raymond and Mrs. Mary were Great neighbors! Mr. Raymond always had a good story to tell while he and Lucky rode around and work so hard to keep their yard in pristine condition.

Judy Bell

January 20, 2024

Uncle Ray and Aunt Mary were always
the most gracious host for all of our family gatherings. The cousins always had a good time catching up with each other and seeing what was happening in their lives. Uncle Ray was proud of his girls Mary and Linda.
Uncle Ray your kind and gentle ways
Will be missed

Betty McCorvey

January 20, 2024

I met Raymond at Calvary Baptist Church when my husband was Pastor there. He was a fine man my husband and loved him and Mary very much as well as their daughter Linda. We will all miss him.

Julie Smith

January 20, 2024

Uncle Ray was always soft spoken and had kind heart. When we would visit their house in Waycross he could never tell us no! He would say let them play it makes Linda happy.
He was a such a kind man.

Julie Smith

January 20, 2024

Uncle Ray was always quiet and soft spoken. He could never tell any of the cousins that visited his house no,
He always said let them play it makes Linda happy. We loved visiting their home in Waycross, Ga.
I hate to hear he is gone.
Love, Julie Smith

DANNY SCHNELL

January 20, 2024

DANNY SCHNELL

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DANNY SCHNELL

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Windell Gregory

January 18, 2024

Remembering our times together working traveling to Jacksonville to pick out and bring home cars for the lot. Learned a lot about the car business on our travels. Your friendship to us will always be in our hearts and on our minds. Rest well my old friend, you have earned it. Windell & Brenda Gregory

Kathy Sacks

January 18, 2024

I did not know Mr Raymond White personally, but I did know him through his family. Their care, concern and love is a testament to his life. His family shared stories of their life and love for each. May God keep you protect you. With love to Mary, Linda and Danny. Kathy and Glenn

Joy and Thomas Brock

January 18, 2024

Our hearts are truly sadden hearing of the passing of Mr. Raymond. He and Lucky would come by our house almost daily on their daily cruise around the neighborhood. Lucky would get so excited when they turned on our street knowing he would get some doggy treats. Mr. Raymond would always have his Yahoo chocolate milk and peanuts he purchased at the local Dollar General and gave us some peanuts too. We truly loved Mr. Raymond, he was such a good Christian man. He and Thomas would talk for hours. We hated to see he and Ms. Mary leave Waycross.
We send an our deepest condolences to Ms. Mary, Linda, Danny, and to his beloved Lucky.

Debra Parris

January 18, 2024

I never met raymond but he had to be a wonderful husband, father and sibling. His wife Mary is amazing so i'm sure he was also! Blessings to all the family, Joe and Debbie Parris

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