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1942
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2020
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Dewayne Smith Obituary
Dwayne Smith was born on January 30, 1942, to J.B. and Thelma Smith in Tahoka, TX. He worked with his dad at the barber shop before graduating from Slaton High School. Following in his father's footsteps, he then attended Barber College and owned and operated Smith's Barber Shop in Slaton for sixty years. Dwayne married the love of his life, Garene Harris on November 26, 1969, in New Home. When Dwayne was not at the Barber Shop, he was involved in church and civic activities. He was an active member of New Home Baptist Church where he served in various positions. He also served on the New Home school board and as president of the New Home Lion's club. Dwayne was also a very dedicated family man and enjoyed spending time with family and especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Garene; son, Stacy Smith and wife Amie; and two grandchildren, Taylor and Connor Smith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Pat Hurst.
The family of Dwayne Smith requests memorials be made to New Home Baptist Church,128 N. 4th Street, New Home, Texas 79382 or a charity of your choice.
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Lee-Dewey Carpenter
May 10, 2020
What a great legacy Dewayne inherited from his special parents JB and Thelma Smith they served as Christian mentors to us for lots and lots years at Westview, we knew Patsy and the girls a little while too, and then Dewayne took over as barber extraordinaire for both Lee and Chad for many many years - always a gentle gentleman loved them all, our heartfelt condolences to the entire Smith Family during this most difficult, difficult time.
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May
11
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