Mr. Gary Wayne Smith, age 77 of Stuart, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at his home. He was born in East Orange, NJ on April 13, 1947, to the late Walter Edward Smith and Marion Elaine Smith.
Gary served 8 years in the U.S. Air Force and was a Vietnam War veteran. He was extremely proud of his service. He loved to fly planes, drive boats, drive muscle cars, and drag race. He was always good for a laugh and was well known for his sense of humor. He was an avid record and stamp collector and a mini model enthusiast. He was a world traveler and loved fishing, especially deep-sea fishing. He was an entrepreneur at heart, starting his first business at the age of twelve. Although he had many hobbies and loved going on adventures, Gary’s favorite pastime was spending time with his family.
Surviving is his loving wife of 44 years, Pamela Smith of the home; three daughters, Elaine Smith of Robbinsville, NC, Tina Smith and husband, Charles Goins of Bermuda Run, NC, Melissa Fain and husband, Jared Fain of Stuart, VA; six grandchildren, Jason Michael Mace, Alec Smith, Christian Fain, Jordan Carver, Carrington Fain, Alexandria Cozart; five great grandchildren; and one brother, Walter Smith and wife, Linda of Richmond, VA.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm at the Peters Creek Community Building in Dry Pond on Saturday, May 18th. Gary was especially passionate about assisting other war veterans. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516. Online condolences may be sent to www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
