Gary Wayne Smith RIP, Brother of Jack Smith

Mike Jones · Post by **Mike Jones** » 9 Dec 2014 2:14 pm

Gary Smith played piano for Barbara Mandrell, Ricky Skaggs and Dolly
died last Friday Dec 5th. His brother was Jack Smith, a great steel player and friend.

Gary "Bud" Smith, November 5, 1959 - December 1, 2014.

He was a passionate and spirited musician. Music was not just on the page for him, but he became that music. It was in his soul and he wholeheartedly embraced whatever genre he was playing. He was not just a bluegrass piano player, even though "Country Boy" will echo in ears and hearts for generations to come.

As brilliant as he was as a musician, he was even more loved as a family man.

He will be greatly missed by his wife, Darla Smith; children, Austin (Amanda) Smith, Christian Smith, Madelyn Smith, Kelly (Steven) Scott, Dennis (Brittan) Smith; grandchildren, Harper Anne, Ellie Kate, Gavin Elise; sister, Norma Jean (Pastor Ernie) Spears; a host of other family members and many friends.

The family will receive friends on Monday, December 8, 2014 from 4 - 8 p.m. at the River of Life Assembly of God, 596 Sam Ridley Parkway West, Smyrna, TN and also on Tuesday, December 9, from 6 - 7 p.m. at the church. A Celebration of his Life will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, with Rev. Dr. Johnny Minick officiating. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tennes ... nP6It.dpuf

Jerry Fessenden · Post by **Jerry Fessenden** » 10 Dec 2014 4:22 am

Very sorry to hear this ...Wayne Hobbs told me the other night ... I sure liked the way Gary played piano ...great big smile ! JF

bruce fischer · Post by **bruce fischer** » 10 Dec 2014 2:33 pm

prayers for family & all his friends at this sad time.
bruce & lynn

Jim Means · Post by **Jim Means** » 10 Dec 2014 5:10 pm

Very sorry to hear this. Got to see him live twice with Skaggs. He was a monster, that's for sure. Prayers for his family.

Jim and Helen Means