Celebrating the life of
Raymond Rabey Smith
November 18, 1945 - February 08, 2009
Raymond Rabey Smith, 63, died Sunday, February 08, 2009 in Savannah.
Mr. Smith was born in Savannah on November 18, 1945, the son of the late Robert A. and Mildred Rabey Smith. Raymond was the co-owner and operator of his family business, Smith Beauty and Barber Supply for over thirty-five years. He was a longtime member of Epworth United Methodist Church, the Antique Auto Club of Savannah and the 117th Georgia National Guard.
Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of thirty-nine years, Mina Grimm Smith; sons, Raymond Stephen Smith and wife Aaron, Benjamin Rabey Smith and wife Ami Scattoloni; grandchildren, Sarah and Allison Smith; brother, Robert Cecil Smith and wife Kathy Bryant Smith and special mother-in-law, Saramina Grimm
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with burial following at Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park.
Remembrances: American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 or Epworth United Methodist Church, 2201 Bull St., Savannah, GA 31401.
I have seen Mr. Smith every other Wednesday at The Hair-Designers for over 10 years. I will certainly miss him. My thoughts are with you, Mina, and your family...
- Rebecca Levine, Bluffton, SC
Sue and I were so sorry to find out about Mr. Raymond passing. Sue has known Raymond for 35 years. He called on her at the Salon. I've Rosemary known Raymond for the past 15 years. He was a fine man, I even cut his hair a few times. Raymond did all he could to help us out in our business, he sure did know the business. We could count on him even when we had trouble with our clippers, Raymond knew just what was wrong. He visited our Salon every other Thursday, we looked forward to him bringing our supplies, he will be greatly missed. Rosemary and Sue. Hair Techniques
- Sue Webster & Rosemary Warren, Bl, GA
Mr. Robert... We keep you in our prayers in the loss of your brother and business partner...may God hold you close, strengthen, and guide you and your family...thank you for your friendship and trust over the years...
- Janice & Jim Davis, Melanie Spence, and Rae Lanier, Statesboro, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Mr. Smith. We in the Beauty industry will miss him greatly.
- Diane Cook, Hilton Head, SC
I was the nail technician at the hair designers for 9 years. I saw Mr Smith every other Weds. He was a very sweet man.
- Jennifer Hinchey, Bluffton, SC
Steve, I am saddened to hear about your family's loss. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting your father, I hold you in high esteem - rest assured he leaves behind a legacy to be proud of. If there is anything I can to do help lighten your burden during this time, please do not hesitate to ask.
- Robert Brown, Atlanta, GA
MINA, OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY. MY MEMORIES OF OUR LAST 39 YRS ARE GOOD ONES. JEAN EARL GIBEAULT
- JEAN GIBEAULT, SAVANNAH, GA
Stephen, Benjamin & Mrs Smith, I fondly remember all the time I spent with your family as I was growing up. All the birthday parties, ball games and spending time at your beach house just to name a few. I am so sorry for your loss & I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Stuart Bridgers
- Stuart Bridgers, Hickory, NC
Steve, I was saddened to hear of your and yours families loss.My family will pray for yours. There are no words to express.
- Tom Rorer, Cumming, GA
I am a friend of Steve's and I was very sorry to hear about his loss today. I will be praying for Steve and his entire family. God Bless all of you in this very difficult time.
- Matt Caldwell, Powder Springs, GA
Mina, Steven, Benjamin and family, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. There will be a void in my life when I come home and not see Raymond walking the dog, pulling in the garage, etc. and not being able to have a brief conversation or a friendly hello. Mina, as your neigbor and friend, just know I am here for you at any time. Jan
- Jan Sheppard, Savannah, GA
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
- The Ray Tankersley Family, Chatsworth, GA
Steve, I am very sorry for your lost, know that you and your family are in my prayers and I am here if you need me. God Bless Ronnie
- Ronnie Stephenson, , GA
Brothers, Jeannette and I are sending ya'll our thoughts and prayers. Love, Taylor & Jeannette
- Taylor McDonald, Chattanooga, TN
I am very sad for your loss of a very pleasant man. You have my deepest sympathy. Tom Crumpton Southeast Rep Services
- Tom Crumpton, Lancaster, SC
Dear Mina and sons, we hope you are managing to get through this very hard time. We wish you peace and are very sorry for your loss. Stacy and Bob Doty
- Bob and Stacy Doty, Savannah, GA
Steve I sure hate this and will be praying for the family. Love ya Brother.
- Bobby Slay, Acworth, GA
Steve we were so sorry to hear about your families lose. Myself and my wife Marn will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
- Stephen & Marn Edge, Dallas, GA
Steve, I'm sorry for your loss! Take this time to surround yourself with family and friends and keep those precious memories of your father alive. God bless! Butch
- Butch Ries, Kingston, GA
My dad passed away on September 18, 2008. I know that you will have loving memories and will miss Raymond so much. I pray that your family have strength during this time. My thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family. Sally Comber
- Sally Comber, Northbrook, IL
Mina, Robert, Steven, and Benjamin. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I considered Raymond a good friend, as I do each of you. I'll miss his congeniality, and his easy going style and smile. We just spoke at length a couple of weeks ago at the store, and I left thinking it was great catching up him. I'll miss him as you will. My family sends their deepest condolences. Your friend, Blane
- Blane Livingston, Statesboro, GA
My deepest sympathy to Mina and family. Raymond was without a doubt one on the most memorable good men I have met in my lifetime.His kindness was his major trait.His knowledge of cars and the barber Business was uncanny. Raymond was one of the few people you meet in life and wish you lived closer just to get to know him better. He will certainly do well upstairs too!May God rest his soul. Sincerely, Russ
- Russell Stuckey, Spring Hill, FL
I will always remember meeting Raymond years ago when I first started in the nail business. He was so good to me and helped me get prepared to have my own business. I am so sorry for the loss your family is going through now. You are all in my prayers and I know you have good, happy memories with Raymond, as all the people who were touch by his kind spirit.
- Scotti McCrary, Savannah, GA
I have seen Mr. Smith every other Wednesday at The Hair-Designers for over 10 years. I will certainly miss him. My thoughts are with you, Mina, and your family...
- Rebecca Levine, Bluffton, SC
Sue and I were so sorry to find out about Mr. Raymond passing. Sue has known Raymond for 35 years. He called on her at the Salon. I've Rosemary known Raymond for the past 15 years. He was a fine man, I even cut his hair a few times. Raymond did all he could to help us out in our business, he sure did know the business. We could count on him even when we had trouble with our clippers, Raymond knew just what was wrong. He visited our Salon every other Thursday, we looked forward to him bringing our supplies, he will be greatly missed. Rosemary and Sue. Hair Techniques
- Sue Webster & Rosemary Warren, Bl, GA
Mr. Robert... We keep you in our prayers in the loss of your brother and business partner...may God hold you close, strengthen, and guide you and your family...thank you for your friendship and trust over the years...
- Janice & Jim Davis, Melanie Spence, and Rae Lanier, Statesboro, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Mr. Smith. We in the Beauty industry will miss him greatly.
- Diane Cook, Hilton Head, SC
I was the nail technician at the hair designers for 9 years. I saw Mr Smith every other Weds. He was a very sweet man.
- Jennifer Hinchey, Bluffton, SC
Steve, I am saddened to hear about your family's loss. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting your father, I hold you in high esteem - rest assured he leaves behind a legacy to be proud of. If there is anything I can to do help lighten your burden during this time, please do not hesitate to ask.
- Robert Brown, Atlanta, GA
MINA, OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY. MY MEMORIES OF OUR LAST 39 YRS ARE GOOD ONES. JEAN EARL GIBEAULT
- JEAN GIBEAULT, SAVANNAH, GA
Stephen, Benjamin & Mrs Smith, I fondly remember all the time I spent with your family as I was growing up. All the birthday parties, ball games and spending time at your beach house just to name a few. I am so sorry for your loss & I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Stuart Bridgers
- Stuart Bridgers, Hickory, NC
Steve, I was saddened to hear of your and yours families loss.My family will pray for yours. There are no words to express.
- Tom Rorer, Cumming, GA
I am a friend of Steve's and I was very sorry to hear about his loss today. I will be praying for Steve and his entire family. God Bless all of you in this very difficult time.
- Matt Caldwell, Powder Springs, GA
Mina, Steven, Benjamin and family, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. There will be a void in my life when I come home and not see Raymond walking the dog, pulling in the garage, etc. and not being able to have a brief conversation or a friendly hello. Mina, as your neigbor and friend, just know I am here for you at any time. Jan
- Jan Sheppard, Savannah, GA
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
- The Ray Tankersley Family, Chatsworth, GA
Steve, I am very sorry for your lost, know that you and your family are in my prayers and I am here if you need me. God Bless Ronnie
- Ronnie Stephenson, , GA
Brothers, Jeannette and I are sending ya'll our thoughts and prayers. Love, Taylor & Jeannette
- Taylor McDonald, Chattanooga, TN
I am very sad for your loss of a very pleasant man. You have my deepest sympathy. Tom Crumpton Southeast Rep Services
- Tom Crumpton, Lancaster, SC
Dear Mina and sons, we hope you are managing to get through this very hard time. We wish you peace and are very sorry for your loss. Stacy and Bob Doty
- Bob and Stacy Doty, Savannah, GA
Steve I sure hate this and will be praying for the family. Love ya Brother.
- Bobby Slay, Acworth, GA
Steve we were so sorry to hear about your families lose. Myself and my wife Marn will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
- Stephen & Marn Edge, Dallas, GA
Steve, I'm sorry for your loss! Take this time to surround yourself with family and friends and keep those precious memories of your father alive. God bless! Butch
- Butch Ries, Kingston, GA
My dad passed away on September 18, 2008. I know that you will have loving memories and will miss Raymond so much. I pray that your family have strength during this time. My thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family. Sally Comber
- Sally Comber, Northbrook, IL
Mina, Robert, Steven, and Benjamin. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I considered Raymond a good friend, as I do each of you. I'll miss his congeniality, and his easy going style and smile. We just spoke at length a couple of weeks ago at the store, and I left thinking it was great catching up him. I'll miss him as you will. My family sends their deepest condolences. Your friend, Blane
- Blane Livingston, Statesboro, GA
My deepest sympathy to Mina and family. Raymond was without a doubt one on the most memorable good men I have met in my lifetime.His kindness was his major trait.His knowledge of cars and the barber Business was uncanny. Raymond was one of the few people you meet in life and wish you lived closer just to get to know him better. He will certainly do well upstairs too!May God rest his soul. Sincerely, Russ
- Russell Stuckey, Spring Hill, FL
I will always remember meeting Raymond years ago when I first started in the nail business. He was so good to me and helped me get prepared to have my own business. I am so sorry for the loss your family is going through now. You are all in my prayers and I know you have good, happy memories with Raymond, as all the people who were touch by his kind spirit.
- Scotti McCrary, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
