Virgil Ray "VRay" Smith Jr Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Virgil Ray Smith, Jr. “VRay”, age 73 of Rossville, GA, claimed his Heavenly rewards on February 15, 2021. He was a lifelong resident of Rossville and a member of South Rossville Baptist Church. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 203 and was a charter member of Rolling Thunder TN2 where he served as Vice President for many years. VRay loved God, his Country, his friends and loved ones. He had an infectious personality and was loved by all who knew him. VRay was preceded in death by his mother Jewell Edgemon Smith-Hash; father, Virgil Ray Smith. Sr.; and brother, Phil Shingleton. Those left to cherish his memory include brothers, Ronald Smith of Chico, CA, Steve Hash (Nancy) of Florida, and J. Marvin Smith (Denise) of Chico, CA; sisters, Judy Perkins of Everette, WA, Cathy Smith of North Carolina, Jane Downey (Hill) of Walnut Grove, MO, Melissa Fink (Greg) of Angeles Oak, CA, Donna Smith of Cannon Park, CA, and Christine Yosh (Bill) of Salida, CA; several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends and extended family. The family will receive friends 11am until 1pm Monday March 15, 2021 at Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe Chapel. Memorial Service will be 1pm March 15 in the funeral home chapel, Leroy Wilson officiating. VRay will then be escorted by members of Rolling Thunder to Chattanooga National Cemetery for a 2:30 graveside service with full Military Honors. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Mary and Martha’s Personal Care and the nurses and staff of Hearth Hospice for the kind, compassionate care extended to VRay. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 203, 3329 Ringgold Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421. Arrangements entrusted to W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes Fort Oglethorpe Chapel, 555 W. Cloud Springs Road Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742. (706)866-5555 www.wilsonfuneralhome.com

Virgil Ray "VRay" Smith Jr

December 31, 1947 - February 15, 2021