Garner Ray Smith, 57, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at his residence.
He was born April 26, 1964 in Deer Park, TX to Herschel Smith and Doris (Ragon) Smith.
Ray is survived by his life partner, Gary Jackson, of Shelbyville, his sisters, Anitra Riddle (husband, Joe); Teresa Iraggi (husband, Wayne); and Denise Ruiz (husband, David), his nieces and nephews, Nick Riddle, Curtis Riddle (wife, Micah), Rebbecca Sanders, Kevin Iraggi (wife, Sarah), Danyelle McKnight (husband, Timothy) Dexter Ruiz (husband, Johnathan), and Denaye Ruiz (partner, Jasmine) and several great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.
Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Reverend Brian Sullivan officiating.
Donations to help the family with funeral expenses may be made by clicking the donation tab above or by calling Murphy-Parks Funeral Services at 317-398-6697 to donate by credit/debit card.
Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Ray’s family.
Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.