Ray Erwin

Ray Erwin obituary

Ray Erwin

Ray Erwin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brotherton Brothers Cremation Services - Fort Smith on Sep. 14, 2025.

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Conley Ray Erwin of Fort Smith, Arkansas, died Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Heart of Hospice Unit in Fort Smith. He was born on March 19, 1966, in Springdale, Arkansas, to the late Conley Lorenzo Erwin and Dollie M. (Ralston) Erwin. He was 59 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Patricia Daniels; and a half-brother, Mike Ward.

For several years, Ray was a flooring installer.

He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Gail White; two sons, Greg Erwin and Eric Erwin; a step-son, Chad White; four sisters, Nina Guess, Gloria Phillips, Misty Ralston, and T.J. Erwin; and two grandsons.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Cremation Services in Fort Smith, 914 N. 32nd St. Fort Smith, AR 72903. (479) 434-3901 or (479) 965-8202

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