Johnny Wayne Smith, Sr., 73, died at his home surrounded by family Friday, June 28, 2019. 

Mr. Smith was born in Northampton County, September 18, 1945, son to the late Edgar Matt and Mary Hall Smith. 

He attended Creeksville Baptist Church and was a painter by trade. 

In addition to his parents, Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his son, Ernest Matt Smith; sister, Ann James and brother, Larry Matt Smith. 

Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Alice Faye Smith of the home; sons, Larry Wayne Smith, Sr. of Conway, John Allen Smith and wife, April, of North Carolina, Johnny Wayne Smith, Jr. and wife, Susan, of Conway, Eddie Wayne Smith and wife, Teresa, of Gumberry, and Jonathan Matt Smith and wife, Amy, of Margarettsville; sisters, Betty Brown and husband, Richard, of Halifax and Faye Wallace and husband, Bill, of Roanoke Rapids; his beloved dog, Rambo and beloved horse, Ringo. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren with 3 “on the way.” 

The family will receive friends at Askew Funeral Service- Jackson Chapel, Jackson NC, Tuesday, July 2, 2019 from 7-8:30 pm, Revs. Andy Sloan and Matt Ledbetter will conduct funeral services Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Creeksville Baptist Church beginning at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in the Town of Conway Cemetery.  

Online condolences may be sent to www.askewfs.com