Mr. Carl Ray Smith

1936 - 2017

Mr. Carl Ray Smith obituary, 1936-2017, Charleston, WV

BORN

1936

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Tyler Mountain Funeral Home

5233 Rocky Fork Road

Cross Lanes, West Virginia

Carl Smith Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 29, 2017.

­Carl “Smitty” Ray Smith, 81, of Kellys Creek passed away unexpectedly at home on November 29, 2017.



Carl was a retired Supervising Operator with DuPont, and an Airforce Veteran. Carl served proudly in the Air National Guard 130th Airlift Wing with 40 years service. He was a property manager at Appleseed Johnny’s of Frogs Creek, and was a 32nd Degree Mason. Carl enjoyed farming, bailing hay and raising livestock.



Preceded in death by his parents, Howard Cecil and Gladys Virginia Lucas Smith.



Left to cherish his memory are loving wife of 57 years, Barbara Dans Smith at home; children, Tammy Gilkerson (Ron) of Loveland, Colorado, and Dale Smith of Kellys Creek; brother, Donnie Smith (Lela) of Bowling Green, Kentucky; grandchildren, Tyler Gilkerson of Fort Collins, Colorado, Adam Gilkerson of Thornton, Colorado, Miranda Gilkerson of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Kincy Smith of Kellys Creek; and numerous nieces and nephews.



Service will be 11am Monday, December 4, 2017 at Tyler Mountain Funeral Home, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, WV 25313. Burial will follow with Military Honors at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens.



A gathering of family and friends will be 6-8pm Sunday, December 3, 2017 at the funeral home.



In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to: Shriner’s Children Hospital, Office of Development

Shriners Hospitals for Children®

2900 Rocky Point Dr.

Tampa, FL 33607.



Condolences may be sent by visiting www.tylermountainfuneralhome.com.

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December 4, 2017

Joyce Dans

Bob so sorry the loss of Smitty. He was a wonderful person and a great brother in law. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing I could be there with you. He will not be forgotten. Love y'all sending prayers for comfort for the family.

December 2, 2017

Jolinda Stump Sisson

So very sorry to hear about your dad. I have very fond memories visiting your house as we were growing up. Smitty always had us smiling and laughing. Lifting each of you up with love and prayers at this difficult time.

December 2, 2017

Stephanie Higley Workman

This entire family was once a big part of my life. I hate to hear this news. Prayers for all and may God comfort you during this time and the future.

December 1, 2017

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David and Mary Dans

Aunt Bob, we are so sorry about the loss of Uncle Smitty. We loved him dearly as we do you. I hate that we aren't able to be there with you, Tammy and Dale but you are all in our hearts. Sending prayers for you all. Love ❤ you all David and Mary!!!

December 1, 2017

Roy and Sissy Wilson

I loved my Uncle Smitty!! He always had a smile on his face and had a hug for you I hated to get this call, Aunt Bob , Tammy, Dale Ray so sorry for yr loss. He will be missed! Prayers for peace and comfort. Y'all will be in my prayers. Love y'all so much. I wish we could be there but. We went To dr today Roy has flu and I'm sick. We just buried Roy's mother Tuesday from an automobile accident. RIP Uncle Smitty. We love you.

December 1, 2017

Barbara, Tammy, Ron and the whole family. Your Dad was a wonderful guy and I thought the world of him? I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Carl will be deeply missed!

Karen and Rich Browder

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