Obituary of Carlos Ray Smith

Spencer, TN- Carlos Ray Smith age 66, passed away May 10, 2023, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Carlos was a Van Buren County native born on December 17, 1956, to the late Carl Smith and Anna Lou Simmons Haston. He was a 1975 graduate from Van Buren County high school. Carlos was a truck driver and of the Baptist faith.  

Carlos is survived by daughters; Dana Smith and Crystal (Stacy) Mills of Spencer, sister; Emma Faye Sweat of Cookeville, grandchildren, Caden (Carlsey) Mills of Cookeville and Cara Mills of Spencer, nieces; Allison Brady of Cookeville, Deidre (Josh Somes) Brady of Memphis, Ashley (A.J.) James of Lewisburg, Caitlin Brady of Cookeville, a large extended family also survives.  

Per his wishes Carlos will be cremated, and a graveside service will be held Sunday at 3:00pm May 21, 2023 at Laurel Creek Cemetery with Bro. Wayne Sullivan officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family requests assistance with the cost of the cremation.  

Send condolences to the family at www.laynefuneralhome.com  

Layne Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Spencer in charge of arrangements. (931-946-4444)