Mr. Ray Cliett Smith, 64

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Mr. Ray Cliett Smith, 64, of Hazlehurst, passed away Aug. 16 at his home, under the care of Coastal Hospice.
He was born Nov. 21, 1961, in Douglas to the late Grady Vasco Smith and Marie Willene Hesters Smith. He was a native and lifelong resident of Jeff Davis County and a member of Hazlehurst Church of God. He was a true sports fanatic, proudly cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs and serving as the loudest Jeff Davis County fan around. He enjoyed spending his time outdoors, whether playing a round of golf, throwing horseshoes, or fishing. Above all, he loved his family, especially his grandchildren. One of his greatest joys was watching his grandsons play baseball and proudly supporting them from the stands. He was a good man who treated everyone with kindness and warmth. Outgoing and full of personality, he never met a stranger and had a way of making everyone around him feel like a friend.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Terry Lynn Cason.
Ray is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years Lisa Smith of Hazlehurst; son Cody Smith of Hazlehurst; daughters Heather (Shaun) Edenfield, and Courtney Hulett (Shawn Murphy), all of Hazlehurst; brother Buddy (Sherry) Smith of Hazlehurst; sister Sandy (Mike, “Uncle Dave”) Daniels of Hazlehurst; step-father W.C. (Valdese) Yawn of Hazlehurst; grandchildren Kailee Johns, Bryce Edenfield, Andrew Hulett, Bre Edenfield, Zack Hulett and Zoey Hulett; oe great-grandson Brodie Edenfield; and several nieces and nephews.
Services were held Aug. 19 at 3 p.m. at House of Grace Church (3 Pecan Dr, Hazlehurst) with the Rev. Thomas Colter and the Rev. Alvin Merritt officiating. Burial followed in Yawn Cemetery.
The family invites all in attendance to honor Ray by wearing the colors/gear of Jeff Davis County or your favorite college football team.
Active pallbearers were Cody Smith, Bryan Daniels, Dylan Carter, Justin Carter, Dakota Cason and Mark Shell.
Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home was in charge.