Obituaries 05-01-25

WAYNE SMITH

March 13, 1949-April 21, 2025

Funeral services for Wayne Smith, 76, of the McNair Community, were 
conducted on Friday, April 25, 2025 from Greendale Church in Roxie, 
where he was a lifelong member, with Rev. Bobby Davis and Brother Jacob 
Hawley officiating.

Interment followed at Greendale Cemetery.

Born in Natchez on March 13, 1949 to Willard and Irene Williams Smith, 
he was a Veteran of the National Guard who spent his life doing what he 
loved most — farming. He took great pride in bailing hay with his Ford 
tractors, and he believed in working hard but also believed in a long 
Sunday afternoon drive.

Over the years, he became a talented Equipment Operator. Early on, he 
worked for Franklin Lumber and Natchez Construction. After many years of 
devoted service, he retired from R.W. Delaney Construction as a Foreman. 
He also served a term as County Supervisor for Jefferson County.

He died on Monday, April 21, 2025.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Steve and April Smith; 
his grandchildren and their respective spouses, Colton and Brandi Smith, 
Samantha Smith and Tristan Smith; his great-grandchildren, Steven James 
Smith and Kaden Smith; his sister, Beverly Smith Stebbins; and his 
nephews and their spouses, Elliott and Sarah Stebbins and Brady and Beth 
Stebbins.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of almost 37 years, Sandra 
E. Smith; the couple's infant son; and his parents.

Pallbearers were Howard Bonds, Mike Ross, Brady Stebbins, Elliott 
Stebbins, Red Tiffee and Michael Williams. Honorary pallbearers were 
M.L. Bonds, Richard Freeman, Larry Rollins and Kyle Sandifer.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Wayne's member can be made to Greendale 
Cemetery, 101 Smith Rd., Roxie, MS 39661.

An online guestbook can be signed at www.franklinfh.com.

Franklin Funeral Home of Meadville was in charge of arrangements.