Jack Ray Smith, age 79, of Kingston, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at his home.  He was born September 29, 1945 in Lafollette, TN.  He moved to Chicago, IL where he worked as a Machinist at Edelmann. Continuing to work at Edelmann, he moved to Dixon, IL. While living there he enjoyed bowling and coaching his wife’s adult softball team. He later moved to Roane County and retired as a Machinist Supervisor from Boeing in Oak Ridge.  After retiring, he worked as a transporter for the Michael Dunn Center.  Jack was an avid bowler in his day and loved UT Football.  He enjoyed spending time with his children & grandchildren, enjoyed taking trips with his wife to their time share in Gatlinburg.  Preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Carol Ann Smith; parents, Ira & Flossie McGhee Smith; grandson, John Reyes; siblings, Roy, Evelyn, Nina, Mary, David, Janie, Jamie, Manerva, Alene, Rowena, and Lola; special friend, Gay Estep. 

SURVIVORS

 

Daughters                    Janene Cofer of Kingston

                                    Connie Morton & husband, Jack of Kingston

 

Grandchildren              Jeffrey Smith of Kingston

                                    Christina Reyes & Anton Thomison of Christiana

 

Great-granddaughter    Mari Thomison of Christiana

 

Brother                        Jim Smith & wife, Melanie of Florida

 

Brother-in-law              Randy Collins & wife, Jan of Kingston

 

Sister-in-law                 Jackie Spoor of Kingston

 

Several nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends

 

The family will receive friends 3:00 – 4:00 pm, Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Fraker Funeral Home in Kingston with funeral service following at 4:00 pm, in the chapel with Rev. Randy Griffis officiating.  Interment will be held privately.  Online register book can be signed at www.FrakerFuneralHome.net.  Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston in charge of arrangements.