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Allen Ray Smith

12/12/1952 — 01/20/2023

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Allen Ray Smith, age 80 of Skaneateles, New York, passed away January 30th, 2023 at TriPoint Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born February 17th, 1942 in Pascagoula, Mississippi to the late James and Evva Smith. Allen was the youngest of ten children who have all predeceased him.

Allen retired from the Long Haul Service Industry after 50 years of service. He was able to spend the last five years of his career traveling with his wife.

Allen was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was a devoted husband, father and grandpa who loved spending time with his family.

Allen was the loving husband of 58 years to Nancy Smith (nee Edwards); beloved father of Brandy (Kevin) Robertson and Sherri (David) Avery; grandfather of Noah and Lily Avery; uncle of many.

A celebration of life gathering will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 PM Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at St. James Episcopal Church in Skaneateles, New York.

Inurnment at Ellisville Cemetery, Mississippi at a later date.

Please make a donation in his name to St. Jude Children’s Hospital www.stjude.org

Arrangements have been entrusted to Jeff Monreal Funeral Home.

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6 Replies to “Allen Ray Smith”

  1. Debbie Dinkins Powell February 17, 2023 at 10:27 pm

    Nancy, Brandy and Sherri, i so enjoyed it when your parents would come to visit you in Mt Airy! He brought the truck for the kids to tour once and they had so much. It is so hard to lise a daddy and he loved you both so much. Hold on to the memories and hold your mama close! My deepest sympathies. Holding you clise in the days ahead!

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  2. Michelle And Jim Hunt February 17, 2023 at 10:27 pm

    Wonderful memories of your Dad and his faithfulness of bringing you 2 to Youth Group! He was always friendly !
    Your faith in Jesus will bring you back together!
    ♥️

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  3. My heart breaks for y’all. He was a very devoted and loving family man. My Mom (Nell) and Cousin (Jane) spoke of him all the time. May he Rest In Peace.

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  4. Jim and Vickie Smith February 17, 2023 at 10:28 pm

    We are so sorry about Allen!
    Our heart goes out to you during this time, and
    we are praying – that God will give you strength, peace and comfort.
    Ecc. 3

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  5. Brandy, Thanks to your Dad of integrity and goodness, I became acquainted with one of my closest and dearest Mt. Airy friends. You were the real thing and you demonstrated true care and friendship to me. Those attributes are taught to us as we live the values of our parents. My sincere sympathies to you and all of the remaining family. I know your Dad is looking down and smiling at all of you. You carry him in your heart and you make him so proud. Love, Kathy

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  6. So sorry for your loss. Sending you love and strength to you and your family.
    ❤️

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