Carliss Ray Smith Sr.

Carliss Ray Smith Sr., age 74, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, March 13, 2024 at Clinton Memorial Hospital.  

 

 He was born August 8, 1949 in Woodbine, Kentucky, son of the late Howard and Beverly (Paul) Smith.

 

 Carliss loved fishing, watching wrestling, and working on cars with his boys.

 

 Surviving are his four children: Rhonda (Mark) Bond, Carliss (Cheri) Smith Jr., Michael (Shaunda) Smith, and JoAnna (Aaron) Powell; grandchildren: Kathy Smith, Samantha (Brad) Constant, Brandon Smith, Rebecca Smith, Mikey Smith, Brett Smith, Renee (Zachary) Constant, Aubrey Powell, and Gabrielle Powell; three great-grandchildren, Mia Constant, Azaria Constant, Shirley Clifton, two great-grandchildren on the way; two sisters, Charlise Mattos and Pamela Harner (Richard Faul); brother, Wayne Smith; and several nieces and nephews.

 

 In addition to his parents, Carliss was preceded in death by his wife, Betty JoAnn Smith; grandson, Daniel Ray Smith, brother, Steve Smith; and a sister, Nancy Harris.

 

 Memorial Services will be held at 11:30 AM, Saturday, March 23,2024 at Wilmington Assembly of God, 609 W. Locust St. Wilmington with Pastor John Wirmel officiating. Immediately following the service there will be a memorial luncheon served for everyone.

 

 Friends will be received at the church on Saturday from 11:00 AM until the time of the services.

 Fisher-Edgington Funeral Home, Wilmington has been entrusted with the arrangements.

 

 Contributions in memory of Carliss may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with expenses.