James "Dolly" Ray Smith

James "Dolly" Ray Smith, 55, passed away on March 20, 2025. He was born to the late Thelma Joe and Lonnie Poe Smith on September 3, 1969 in Rhea County, Tennessee.

Dolly loved fishing, racing and spending time with his family. He was outwardly proud of his kids and grandkids. James was quite outgoing, and loved to talk about racing and football, as he never met a stranger. James was a lifelong resident of Rhea County, Tennessee. He was nicknamed and most well known as "Dolly Smith."

In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death by his brothers, Vincent, Gelson, J.J., Junior, And Petey Smith, his nephew, Jimmy Ray Smith, and his Grandson, Scott Reno.

Dolly is survived by his children, T.J. Smith, Charity Schutt, and Brandy Bridges, 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and his siblings, David and Jackie Smith, Carolyn (Jason) Marsh, and Violet (James) Grogan.

There are no services planned at this time.

You are invited to share a personal memory of Dolly or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Cleveland and the Cody family are honored to assist the family with these arrangements.