Dennis Wayne Smith, age 84, of Ashville passed away at UAB St. Vincent's St. Clair on August 22, 2025. Dennis was born July 15, 1941 to the late Benny and Geneva Rice Smith. Dennis is survived by his wife, Linda Isaacs Smith and son Michael Wayne Smith both of Ashville.
The family chose to have a private service and burial at Forest Grove Memorial Gardens.
Patterson-Forest Grove Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Smith family during their time of bereavement. Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Pattersonfuneralhomes.com
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