Richard Wayne Smith

Mr. Richard Wayne Smith

Aiken, SC—A celebration of life service for Mr. Richard Wayne Smith, age 70, will be held 11:00 AM Thursday January 5, 2023, at Cole Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Paul Volpitto officiating. Pallbearers will be Jeff Yonce, John Yonce, Keith Griffin, Chris Dempsey, Bruce Willing, and Troy Willing. A private burial with the family will take place following the service. Mr. Smith entered into rest on Friday December 30, 2022, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. He was the beloved husband to Mrs. Nancy Newman Smith and the son to the late Mr. Ray B Smith and the late Mrs. Zelma Richardson Smith. Mr. Smith was a native and lifelong resident of Aiken. He was a Christian and faithful member of Johnston Presbyterian Church ARP in Johnston, SC. He had worked for Aiken Building Supply for ten and half years and had worked for SRS for 23 years, retiring in 2009. His hobbies included cooking, camping, and Clemson Football. Mr. Smith was also a member of the Palmetto Edgefield Tractor Club and the Sons of the Confederates. He was loved by his friends and family and will be deeply missed. Additional survivors include: one son Todd (Jodi) Smith, Aiken; one daughter Lesley Griffin, Aiken; one sister Ann (Mark) Humpherville, Springfield; one brother Larry (Claudia) Smith, Aiken; and five grandchildren Carver and Clay Griffin, and Maddie, Bo, and Cora Mae Smith. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that memorials be made to Johnston Presbyterian Church ARP 700 Mims St, Johnston, SC 29832 or to your favorite charitable organization. A visitation with the family will take place 6-8 Wednesday January 4, 2023 at COLE FUNERAL HOME 1544 UNIVERSITY PKWY (118 BYPASS) AIKEN, SC 29801 803-648-7175. Please sign the online registry at www.colefuneralhomeinc.net.