Wayne Emerson Smith

Wayne Emerson Smith, age 76 of Fayetteville, NC was born in Dekalb, Illinois to the late Emerson Smith and Mable Jackson Smith and departed this life on January 3, 2024 at Fayetteville VA Medical Center in Fayetteville.

In addition to his parents, Wayne is preceded in death by a brother, Richard Smith.

Wayne leaves to cherish his memories and mourn his passing, one daughter, Lisa S. Little and husband, Brian of Lumberton; one brother, Michael Smith of Hope Mills; a granddaughter, Laura Little of Lumberton; his special friend, Ava “AJ” Jaus of Fayetteville and a host of other relatives and friends.