Neil "Wayne" Smith, Sr.

1944 - 2017

Neil "Wayne" Smith,  Sr. obituary, 1944-2017, Richmond, VA

BORN

1944

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Nelsen Funeral Home - Richmond

4650 South Laburnum Avenue

Richmond, Virginia

Neil Smith, Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 21, 2017.

SMITH, Neil "Wayne", Sr., age 73, of Charles City, was called home Wednesday, December 20, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sheila Smith; daughter, Shannon Smith; brother, John "Johnny" Smith; and sister, Sharon Smith Goodman. Left to cherish his memory are his son, Neil Wayne "Turkey" Smith, Jr.; grandchildren, Kenneth Wayne Hudson, Jr. and Savannah Dawn Hudson; four great-grandchildren; brother, Allan "Bruce" Smith; sisters, Deborah Smith Jeffers and Rebecca J. Smith; companion, Barbara "Bobbie" Taylor; and an abundance of friends and relatives. Wayne's most enjoyable moments were times spent with family and friends, which included anyone he ever met. A visitation will be held Friday from 4 pm to 8 pm at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231, where a funeral service will be held Saturday at 10 am at the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow at Washington Memorial Park. Online condolences may be conveyed at www.NelsenRichmond.com

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December 23, 2017

Amanda Porch

Wayne,
You will be missed by many. I will never forget how sweet, crazy and welcoming you were. We will miss the egg fights for sure. Prayers sent to all the family use your memories to bring you comfort.
The Porch Amanda, Brandon, Levi and Lane

December 23, 2017

Monica Hopkins

December 22, 2017

george kern

a few words for my life long (63 yrs.) friend. wayne and i became friends in 1954. wayne's personality was always out going with a goodness. he was a very good person. everyone loved wayne. wayne called me every christmas time and we would gossip like two old women. reminisce of old times and catch up with the news. i will miss our conversations. he was a big part of the cement that kept our hillside court brotherhood together. r.i.p. wayne-i loved you. george kern, waynesboro, va

December 22, 2017

Karla Jones

It was a great privilege to meet you through your grandson KJ. You will be missed. Your family is in our prayers.

December 22, 2017

Josh Nelson

A wonderful guy like a grandfather always ( how ya doing youngin). then a joke to make you laugh or a short story.
a towering coworker when he stood beside you. full of joy, Mr. Neil you are truly missed thank you for the great times.

December 21, 2017

Bekky Monroe

I will always remember Wayne for his ever cheerful demeanor and contagious smile. He was friendly with everyone and had a wonderful sense of humor. He often spoke fondly of Roy Rogers and I thought how perfect that was for Wayne. He embodied those same morals that Roy Rogers displayed to our country - honesty, loyalty, and respect for all. Wayne will be missed by everyone who knew him. Happy Trails, my Friend.

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA

Dec

23

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10:00 a.m.

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4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA

Dec

23

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Washington Memorial Park

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