A. Wayne Smith, Jr., "Chip," age 61, of 1750 Findley Road, Pinehurst, died Monday, June 13, 2016, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele.
Chip was born in Griffin to A. Wayne Smith and Lewellyn Dearing Smith and was a retired school teacher. He was a member of Vienna First Baptist Church and the Claire Williamson Sunday School Class. He also served as narrator for many cantatas and programs at the church. Chip was extremely proud of his family and he also loved his dogs.
During the past year since his cancer diagnosis, Chip remained positive and upbeat and showed tremendous courage.
Survivors include:
Wife: Marvelyn M. Smith of Pinehurst
Daughter: Jeri Lynn Wilson (Jason) of Atlanta
Son: A. Wayne Smith, III "Tripp" of Savannah
Parents: A. Wayne and Lewellyn Smith of Griffin
Sisters:
Robin Jenkins (Danny) of Williamson
Debbie Maner of Griffin
Funeral services will be at 11 AM Wednesday, June 15 in Vienna First Baptist Church with interment in Vienna City Cemetery.
The family will greet friends 6 - 8 PM Tuesday, June 14 at the funeral home.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Claire Williamson Sunday School Class of Vienna First Baptist Church, PO Box 351, Vienna, GA 31092 or ASPCA, PO Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090-6929.
Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Vienna has charge of arrangements.
A. Wayne 'Chip' Smith, Jr.