of Middleton, TN
March 24, 1944 - December 18, 2023
Billy Ray Smith, 79, of Middleton, Tennessee passed away on December 18, 2023 in Jackson, Tennessee. He was born in Cherry Valley, Arkansas to parents, Louis C. and Ona May Smith on March 24, 1944.
Mr. Smith spent his working career as a carpenter and painter.
Preceding Billy Ray Smith in death were his parents and 1 sister.
Survivors include his son, William Smith and daughter, Wendy Murry-Rowland.
Services for Mr. Smith will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis, Arkansas. The visitation will begin at 11 AM followed by the funeral service at 12 PM. Interment will take place at Memphis Memorial Gardens, Memphis, TN following the services.
Buddy always had a smile on his face and such a great laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with you William.
My Dad was a great man and a great father, life will never be the same without you dad. We miss you and we love you. Until we meet again
Buddy was always upbeat. He took such wonderful care of his mom and when I said that he was doing a wonderful job, he corrected me, saying, “It’s not a job.”
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, William. You two were so close. Know you will miss him terribly.
I am so sorry for your loss. I was so hoping he would have gotten to move back here. He was such a sweet person. My prayers are with y’all.