Raymond "Smitty" Michael Smith, age 75 of Spokane, Washington passed away on August 15, 2022. He was born December 4, 1946 in Olympia, Washington. He graduated from East Valley in 1966. Smitty worked with USMC, USAF, Spokane sheriffs, Boeing, and TSA.
In 1970 he married Aree and the couple had one child together. He was a Vietnam veteran and was deeply involved in veterans groups for many years.
Smitty Enjoyed fishing, shooting, vacationing in Hawaii and Florida and going on Disney cruises with his twin granddaughters. His family and friends will always remember him as a larger than life person with a loud chuckle.
Smitty is survived by his wife Aree, his son Michael and Amy (Daughter-in-law). Also his twin granddaughters Claire and Kayla. He is preceded in death by Raymond Elbert (Father), Louise (Mother), and Shelley (Sister).
A visitation for Raymond will be held Thursday, September 8, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Ball & Dodd Funeral Home, 5100 West Wellesley Ave, Spokane, WA 99205.
A funeral service will occur Friday, September 9, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 5100 West Wellesley Ave, Spokane, WA 99205.
A graveside service will occur Friday, September 9, 2022 from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM at WA State Veterans Cemetery, 21702 W Espanola Rd, Medical Lake, WA 99022.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.BallandDodd.com for the Smith family.
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