Captain Ray "Don" Smith

Captain Ray “Don” Smith, age 88, was born July 8, 1931 in Warren County, TN and died July 20, 2019 at his home after a nine-month illness. He was the son of the late James Auther and Virgie Simmons Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Barton and Lindon Smith; grandson, Jamie Smith; step-mother, Lela Cooper Smith; and step-brother, Lavern Cooper. He was married December 12, 1958 to Doris Woodlee Smith. In addition to his wife, he is survived by son, Steven R. Smith; grandson, Parker Smith; three great-grandchildren, Jayden, Jaymison and Jaxson Smith; and brother, Charles L. Smith. He was a veteran of the Korean war, serving in the Navy for four years. He worked for the Interlake Steamship Company for 39 years, retiring in the fall of 1992 as Captain of the largest vessel to sail on the Great Lakes at that time. He loved to travel, seeing most of the United States, including Hawaii and Europe. A Celebration of Life is planned for Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Bybee Branch Church of Christ from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Interment was held at Mt. View Cemetery. Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Meals on Wheels. Online condolences may be made to www.highfuneralhome.com. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.