Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Smith, Raymond C. Jr. May 26, 2022
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Hasting's Reminder - Saturday June 4, 2022

                              RAYMOND C.SMITH Jr.

Raymond C.Smith Jr., of Fremont, MI, age 95, passed away peacefully at his home 
on May 26, 2022 with his immediate family by his side.

He was born on April 27, 1927 in Hasting's to Raymond C.Smith and Ella Lura 
Smith, was a graduate of Lake Odessa High School and Albion College, A WWII US 
Navy Reserve Veteran and a Life Member of the American Legion-Holton Post.

Ray was an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed many outings with his closet 
friends over the years. He was an Eagle Scout and a supporter of the Boy Scouts-
active in scouting affairs-and a Life member of the Newaygo Pilgrim Lodge, 32% 
Scottish Rite and Saladin Shrine. He served on the Fremont City Commission and 
the Fremont Public Schools Board of Education.

After college, he worked for General Motors Fisher Body in Lansing, SS.Kresge in 
Detroit and Gibson Refrigerator company of Greenville, before settling into a 35 
years career at Gerber Products Company in Fremont. At Gerber he was VP of Food 
Production for many years, and retired as VP Materials management and President 
of Cornucopia Farms. He was past President of the Michigan Food Processors 
Association and served on several national Food Processors Committees.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years,Lois Ann (Friend) Smith 
who passed April 30, 2010, and is survived by his sons, Gregory Russell Smith 
(Fremont) and Steven Raymond Smith (Wendy Sue Taylor) of Grand Rapids; grandson, 
Steven Alexandre Smith (Grand Rapids); step-grandchildren,Leah Louise Taylor 
(Alex Blackford) and great-granddaughter, Sequoia Rose; Curtis Anderson Taylor; 
and Jacob Joel Taylor (Nikki Salzemnieks) and great grandson, Zeppelin and Kash 
Taylor all of Grand Rapids; one brother, Dr.Charles Bruce Smith (Rena) of South 
Lyon; and beloved companions, Patricia Ann Duquette (Fremont).

Raymond preferred that no public service be held, but to honor his memory the 
family will host a Celebration of Life Open house at Lakes 23 in Fremont on 
Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 from 2-4 p.m.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Fremont Area Community Foundation.

Friends may send a condolence or share a memory with the family online at 
www.crandellfh.com.

Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Homes PO 148, Fremont, MI. 49412. 231-924-0800.



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