Ssgt Donald Wayne Smith

Ssgt Donald Wayne Smith obituary, Maryville, TN

Ssgt Donald Wayne Smith

Ssgt Wayne Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Miller Funeral Home on Mar. 2, 2022.

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USMC Staff Sgt. Donald Wayne Smith born August 4, 1941 passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital.
He was a loving husband, dad, granddad, and great-granddad. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sarah E. Smith; daughters, Kristina (Brandon) Spiva and Lynda D. King; son, Robert (Brandy) Smith; stepson, Randy Marine. He loved his family and friends, grandson, Steven (Jessica) Spiva; granddaughter, Laurie Smith; great-granddaughters, Elli, Emma, Rynlee, and Sayler Spiva; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He worked at the United States Postal Service for 17 years and before that served 15 years in the United States Marine Corps.
Memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Miller Funeral Home Magnolia Chapel. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.
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