Christopher Ray Smith

Christopher Ray Smith, age 45 of Sparta Tennessee passed away November 19, 2024.

He was born June 11, 1979 in Smithville, TN to Garry Smith and Patricia McCulley.

He was proceeded in death by his father, Garry (Smooty) Smith; grandmother, Ruby Smith; grandfathers, Fred Smith, Ronald McCulley, Papa Melvin Hall; cousin, Ronnie D. Smith. 

He is survived by his wife, Shana Smith; grandmother, Elsie Hall; mother, Patricia McCulley; step mother, Kim Smith; daughters, Jacqueline (Dannon) Gentry, Jenna (Austin) Roberts, Gracie Smith, Christian Smith, Russell Barnes; grandchildren, Trinity, Caynen, Eden, Leo, Maggie, Evalyn; sisters, Erica Smith, Trudy Phifer; aunt and uncle, Ronnie and Phyliss; nieces and nephews, Slayton (Carman) Evans, Hunter (Jade) Evans, Mia Evans; several great nieces and nephews and cousins. 

Pall bearers, Austin Roberts, Dannon Gentry, Slayton Evans, Hunter Evans, Jason Armstrong, Joey Turner. 

Arrangements:

Visitation will be Friday November 22, 2024 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. at Thurman Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be Saturday November 23, 2024 starting at 11:00 am to 1:00 pm service starting at 1:00 pm at Thurman Funeral Home. Officiating will be Wayne Sullivan. Interment will be at Spencer Town Cemetery. 

Please sign the online guestbook at www.thurmanfuneral.com. 

Thurman Funeral Home is Honored to assist the Family with arrangements.