Wayne H. “Smitty” “Diz” Smith Jr, 64, of Mount Juliet TN, passed away Sunday, November 27th, 2022. He was born on April 3rd, 1958, in Schenectady NY.
Prior to his retirement in 2015, he was a NYS corrections officer for 26 years a career in which he took great pride in and made many great friends that became brothers and sisters throughout the years.
Most of those that knew Wayne, knew him as “Smitty” or “Diz”. He was an avid sports fan and a diehard Dodger fan. He enjoyed anything sports related, especially traveling to different stadiums and events across the country with his family and friends. He also enjoyed vacationing to tropical destinations and cruises with those he loved. He usually could be found sitting by a pool for hours listening to music and dancing.
His greatest and most recent passion in life though was his grandson, Henry, who he absolutely loved. Henry adored doing just about anything with his PaPa too.
Wayne is survived by his son, daughter-in-law, and grandson; Christopher, Amanda, and Henry Smith; his wife of 15 years Donna Smith; sister Robin Smith; aunt, Donna Samatulski and her children; Chad and Charlene.
He was predeceased by his mother and stepfather Darlene and Frank Yarum, father, Wayne H. Smith Sr, Uncles Ronnie and Billy Samatulski.
In lieu of services, we will have a celebration of life with details to follow.
Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
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