Ernest Raye SMITH

Ernest Raye Smith was born on August 29, 1945 to Emma Smith and Ernest Raye Payne in Stanford, Ky. He graduated from Lincoln High School where he was the star athlete in football, and especially basketball. His number was 42.

Ernest was baptized at an early age at the First Baptist Church in Stanford, KY. He was re-baptized in 2009 at Christ Temple Church in Lockland, OH.

Ernest met his wife Carol Hunn while they were in school. They first married in 1963, and married again in 2010. Out of this union came four daughters Stephanie (Ainsley) Martin, Kimberly, Carla (Mickey) Upshaw, Shannon (Shawn) Geoff; and one son Staff Sgt Ernest (Doboro) Smith, Jr. who preceded him in death.

Ernest's memory is also cherished by his mother Emma (Willie) Stanley; sister Jessie Taylor; 23 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; a host of cousins, nieces and nephews; 3 sister in-laws; 1 brother in-law; and especially his Fellas: Marquise, Elijah, and Jordan.

Visitation (6p) & Funeral (7p) - Fri, Nov 28, 2014 at Christ Temple, 325 North Wayne Ave, Cincinnati

Professional Services proved by Grunn Funeral Home.