Earl Wayne Raymond, age 72, of Smithville passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 at his residence.

 He was born August 18, 1947 to his parents, the late B.L. and Helen West Raymond. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nell Raymond.

 Earl was a member of the Mt. Hope The Baptist Church and a nurseryman.

 He is survived by two sons, Brian (Kristin) Raymond of Kentucky and Adam (Amy) Raymond of Smithville; four grandchildren, Thomas Raymond, Brianna Raymond, Aniston Raymond, Alexis Raymond; two sisters-in-law, Flora Mai Adcock and Marie (Jimmy) Taylor both of Smithville; several nieces and nephews also survive.

 Funeral service was held Friday, October 11, 2019 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Dwight Knowles officiating. Burial followed in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.

 Serving as pallbearers were Timmie Adcock, Jeremy Taylor, Casey Midgett, Jack Adcock, Phillip West and Ricky Young.

 Donations can be made to the Whorton Springs Cemetery Fund, in memory of Mr. Earl.

 DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.

 Smithville Review