Herman Wayne Smith

Herman Wayne Smith

89 a resident of the Highland Community, passed away April 11, 2011at Regency Hospital in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born May 14, 1921 in Wheeler, Arkansas, the son of Loy A. and Beulla Campbell Smith.

Wayne was a Baptist and one of the last of the "Old Timers" in the Highland Community. He graduated from Farmington High School and joined the Navy Sea Bees. After leaving the Navy he returned to raise cattle and chickens. He married Cleolla Taylor on May 8, 1947.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, one sister, Lois Virginia Warren.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Cleolla Smith of the home; one brother in law, Cecil Taylor and his wife, Marcela of West Fork, Arkansas; one niece Elise Wonnacott and her husband, Ed; great niece Sidney Wannacott;

Funeral Service will be held Thursday, April 14, 2011- 10:00 A.M. at the National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas with Preston Beeks officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Wedington Fire Department 13496 W Hwy 16 Fayetteville, Arkansas 72704 or The Farmington Baptist Church P.O. Box 847 Farmington, Arkansas 72730.

Honorary Pallbearers will be: Russ & Sue Beck, Keith & Jonnie Belle Spinks and Craig Williams.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com