Ray Smith

Ray Smith, former mayor of Camden, died Sept. 7, 2024, at the age of 95 at his home in Huntingdon. Smith served as mayor of Camden from 1967 to 1979. A well-known local car dealer, Smith served as president of the Tennessee Automobile Association, chairman of the Huntingdon Bankcorp, chairman of the West Tennessee Public Utility District, and numerous other organizations. He was also actively involved with the University of Tennessee, serving as past chair of the UT Martin Development Committee, a former member of the UT Development Council and received the UT Martin Chancellor’s Award for University Service. He was also instrumental in the founding of the Second Harvest Food Bank in Camden and the Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center.