Ray Smith

February 4, 1932 - February 6, 2020

Howard Ray Smith, age 88, of Pineola, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at his home. He was born on February 4, 1932 in Avery County, North Carolina, a son of Todd Smith and Mable Blalock Smith. Ray was a hard worker who enjoyed his job. He was a successful owner operator of Ray Smith Construction and Ray Smith Paving for many years. He was a 50 year Mason of Linville Masonic Lodge #489, was also a member of The Association of General Contractors for several years. Ray was an life long member and Elder of Pineola Presbyterian Church. Ray will be miss greatly by his family and this community. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his Wife; Oleda Franklin Smith; Sisters; Linda Ollis, Mildred Presnell, Hildred Smith, Mary Higgins, Margaret Smith, and Tonia Smith. Brothers; Knox Smith, Jack Smith, John Smith, Jerome Smith and Bruce Smith. Ray leaves behind to cherish his memory his: Daughter, Mary and husband William Clark of Jonas Ridge, NC, Son, Damon and wife Sabrina Smith of Linville, NC, Grandchildren;Todd Clark, Kevin and wife Miranda Clark, April Clark, Ivy Smith, Cameron Smith, Step Grandson, Nick Ward, Great Grandchildren; Dustin Clark, Wyatt Clark, and Addison Clark. Great Great Grandchildren; Bryson Clark, Nicole Clark and Decland Clark. Brother, Kenneth Smith of Charlotte, NC, Sister, Nina McBride of Mocksville, NC. Services for Howard Ray Smith will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 beginning at 2:00 pm from the Pineola Presbyterian Church with Reverend Keith Freeman officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00 pm on Tuesday at Pineola Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in the Pineola Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Pineola Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 550, Pineola, NC 28622 The family would like to extend a special thanks to MediHome Hospice and Linville Central Rescue Squad Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Smith family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net The care of Ray and his family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121