Raymond Edward Smith

Raymond Edward Smith of Alachua, Fla., 64, passed away on April 21, 2011.

He was a member of the US Army Special Forces, Green Beret, a decorated Vietnam Veteran; the toughest man most people have ever met. He was a football coach and an avid Gator fan; a man who always found his way, AKA “The Navigator”; a savvy salesman with a degree in B.S.; a devoted husband and father.

Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Doris Gail Smith; sons, Nicholas Edward Smith of Gainesville, Terry Michael (Rhonda) Smith of St. Augustine, Mark Christopher (LeeAnn) Smith of Alachua; special family member, Chasity Dawn McBride; proud grandfather, known as “G-Daddy” to Ashley Nicole Smith, Zachary Michael Smith and Madelyn Gail Smith; Thomas and Ann Etheridge; brothers, Clinton Smith, Cleo (Bunny)Smith; sisters, Nell Sparrow, Jean (Jay) Terrell, Thelma Thomas; and numerous nieces and nephews. We will miss you.

A funeral service was held Monday, April 25, 2011 at 2 p.m. at the Spring Hill United Methodist Church. Visitation was one hour prior to the service, which was conducted by Rev. L. Jimmy Barnes.

Interment was in Spring Hill Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the care of Evans-Carter Funeral Home of High Springs.