John Wayne Smith

John Wayne Smith obituary, Hampton, VA

John Wayne Smith

John Smith Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 3, 2023.
John Wayne Smith, 73, went to be with Jesus Friday, April 28, 2023. Born in Newport News, he was a lifelong Peninsula resident. He served in the US Air Force before going to work at the Newport News Shipyard. An avid music lover, he enjoyed working on cars and was also an animal lover which led him to volunteer his time as a Ranger Assistant at Sandy Bottom Nature Park. He attended Liberty Baptist Church and read his Bible every night.

Preceded in death by his parents, Mary and John Smith and his twin sister, Jane Willett; survivors include his wife of 51 years, Sandy W. Smith; two sons, David Smith (Jill) and Danny Smith (Sharon); a daughter, Haley Willett; his sister, Patsy Light; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends with a reception from 6-8pm Friday at Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions

Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 10286 Staples Mill Rd Box 814, Glen Allen, VA 23060.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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May 17, 2023

Linda Bradley and the late Blue Bradley posted to the memorial.

May 4, 2023

LaSheena-Sherrod Morant posted to the memorial.

May 3, 2023

Karl Fowler posted to the memorial.

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Linda Bradley and the late Blue Bradley

May 17, 2023

Sandy, David, Danny and family I was so sorry to hear about Wayne passing. My heart goes out to you all.

LaSheena-Sherrod Morant

May 4, 2023

Our love and condolences are with you all. We love you all very much. The Morant Family

Karl Fowler

May 3, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions - Hampton

2609 Cunningham Drive, Hampton, VA 23666

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May 17, 2023

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May 4, 2023

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May 3, 2023

Karl Fowler posted to the memorial.