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Johnnie Ray Smith
September 17, 1932 - September 3, 2016

Johnnie Smith, 83, of Columbia, Missouri passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at University Hospital in Columbia, MO.

Private graveside services will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery, Columbia, MO.

Johnnie was born on September 17, 1932 in Riverton, LA the son of Wilburn Travis and Gladys Marie (McVay) Smith who preceded him in death. He was married in 1958 to Virginia Ann (Dortch) Smith who preceded him in death in 2014. He served in the US Air Force where he was a veteran of the Korean War. He also retired from the Union Pacific Railroad, and was an avid St Louis Cardinal Baseball Fan.

Survivors include: one daughter, Shelia Franklin and her husband, Craig of Columbia, MO and one granddaughter, Leah Franklin of Columbia, MO. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Dr. Julian Smith and Wilburn Smith.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central Missouri Honor Flight Program, 625 Cherry Street, Columbia, MO 65201.