Rev. Wayne Smith passes

Charles Tilley · Post by **Charles Tilley** » 14 Dec 2011 9:53 am

Reverend Wayne Smith of Rowlett, Texas passed away today at about 11:30 A.M. Wayne was very active in the Texas Steel Guitar Association having served as past President. He was a lover and player of the steel guitar.
Arrangements are not know at this writing.

Jeremiah Hanley · Post by **Jeremiah Hanley** » 14 Dec 2011 10:04 am

Wayne was one of my best friends......also a minister of the Word! He will be greatly missed!!
He's with His heavenly Father, free from all the pain and problems of this life!! We're praying for you and your family, Percilene!! We love you!!

Jody Cameron · Post by **Jody Cameron** » 14 Dec 2011 12:07 pm

My condolences to the family - he was a fine man. Jody C.

bruce fischer · Post by **bruce fischer** » 14 Dec 2011 12:54 pm

prayers for the family. our sincere condolences. bruce & lynn

Roy Rosetta · Post by **Roy Rosetta** » 14 Dec 2011 3:03 pm

So sad to hear this news. We just recieved a Christmas card from Wayne and Perceline day before yesterday. They are two of our dearest friends. Wayne, Barbara and I played lot's of golf on many of the steel guitar show trips to Hot Springs, Ar. Our deepest sympathies go out to Perceline and Rev's family.
Rest in Peace dear friend, we love you....
...Roy and Barbara

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 14 Dec 2011 3:21 pm

My deepest condolences to Perceline and The Family.
Wayne was a fine Gentleman and a friend.
I do believe Wayne's home state was Indiana as mine is as well. RIP with the Lord buddy.

Buck Grantham R.I.P. · Post by **Buck Grantham R.I.P.** » 14 Dec 2011 4:32 pm

Brother Wayne was a great person who loved the steel guitar . He played the church service at the Dallas show with me and I always looked forward to him being there because he knew a lot more songs than I did. He was a great friend and person and will be sorely missed by all of us. Our hearts go out to Perceline and family. Our love,, Buck & Mitzi

john buffington · Post by **john buffington** » 14 Dec 2011 7:02 pm

Just received the sad news from Louie Hallford about Wayne - our deepest sympathies to Percilene and family.
John & Glenda Buffington

Billy Easton · Post by **Billy Easton** » 14 Dec 2011 8:37 pm

Our thoughts and prayers are with Perceline at this sad time. Wayne was a great friend and a true gentleman in the Lord. Rest in peace old friend.

Billy and Meriul Easton
Las Vegas, NV

Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 14 Dec 2011 9:07 pm

This is indeed sad news.Wayne was definetly one of the good guys. May GOD bless, comfort, and keep the family always.Jody.

Steve Alcott · Post by **Steve Alcott** » 14 Dec 2011 9:11 pm

My condolences to his family and friends.

Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 14 Dec 2011 9:32 pm

Well, we have lost another great friend! This is very sad news.
Jerry

Steve Matlock · Post by **Steve Matlock** » 15 Dec 2011 6:51 am

So sad to hear of Wayne's passing. I will miss him. He was a great man. My condolences to his family. Rest in peace dear friend.

Doug Rolfe · Post by **Doug Rolfe** » 15 Dec 2011 6:54 am

It's so hard to believe that another one of the great people in my life has gone. Wayne was always an avid supporter of the gospel steel show. He was one of the reasons we always looked forward to putting the show together. He will be sorely missed, but is in a place where we are looking forward to going. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Perceline and all of Wayne's family and friends. I know their faith will sustain them through this tough time.

Norma Jean Lucas · Post by **Norma Jean Lucas** » 15 Dec 2011 8:45 am

As all the posts have stated, Wayne was a great steel player and a man of God which is the most important thing in life. All of the SSSGC send our prayers to Perceline and family.

Louie Hallford · Post by **Louie Hallford** » 15 Dec 2011 9:37 am

PAUL'S LETTER TO TIMOTHY II 4:7
I HAVE FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT. I HAVE FINISHED MY COURSE, I HAVE KEPT THE FAITH; HENCEFORTH THERE IS LAID UP FOR ME A CROWN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, WHICH THE LORD, THE RIGHTEOUS JUDGE, SHALL GIVE ME AT THAT DAY; AND NOT TO ME ONLY, BUT UNTO ALL THEM ALSO THAT LOVE HIS APPEARING.

THIS IS ALSO A TESTIMONY OF WAYNE'S LIFE THAT HE HAS LEFT WITH US. PERCELINE, YOU AND WAYNE ARE AMOUNG OUR GREATEST FRIENDS. GOD BLESS AND STRENGTHEN YOU.
LOUIE AND CAROLYN

Michael McGee · Post by **Michael McGee** » 15 Dec 2011 11:50 am

So long for now Bro. Wayne. I will miss you greatly. Just save a spot for me right beside you. I'll join you down the road and we'll visit some more, and maybe, just maybe, the Lord will let us pick a song or two.

My prayers to the family. May God bless and give His comfort and peace.

JACK HEERN · Post by **JACK HEERN** » 15 Dec 2011 4:25 pm

Perceline, This leaves a great void in so many of us.
I always looked forward to having Wayne pull me through on my sets at the gospel show with that smooth guitar. Our love and prayers are with you.
Jack and Virginia

Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 15 Dec 2011 5:36 pm

Wayne Smith was the first person to tell me about the Indianapolis Gospel Steel show headed by Doug Rolfe. Wayne and Jack Heern spoke to Doug on my behalf and were responsible for my having the privilage of playing that show for several years.
Wayne was a special friend. We had some wonderful times together.
Jerry

ray qualls · Post by **ray qualls** » 15 Dec 2011 6:39 pm

We've lost another one of the Good Guys in our steel guitar world. Wayne will be missed by many of his friends and his family. May God bless you Wayne and Perceline. Thank you for the friendship that you have bestowed on many people. Ray Qualls

Johnny Cox · Post by **Johnny Cox** » 15 Dec 2011 11:28 pm

Joan and I are so very saddened to hear this bad news. Wayne was a good friend to us and to all who knew him. His family will be in our prayers.

Terry Wood · Post by **Terry Wood** » 16 Dec 2011 5:51 am

Just a super nice person and I really enjoyed his playing and witnessing for JESUS CHRIST!

The BIBLE tells us in Psalms 116:

"Precious in the sight of The Lord is the death of His saints."

So it's a time of rest, joy and peace for our brother Wayne.

May GOD be with and comfort the family and friends as only He can!

Terry Wood

Reggie Duncan · Post by **Reggie Duncan** » 17 Dec 2011 7:09 am

I am saddened to hear the news of the death of Bro Wayne. But I am rejoicing that I have another reason to go where he is! Prayers for the family going up.

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 26 Dec 2011 9:01 am

A very special has player has left us.
A real shock when I recd. Stu Basores call informing me of this tragidy. Bless all of you that also loved him.

Bobbe Seymour

Donna Dodd · Post by **Donna Dodd** » 26 Dec 2011 1:35 pm

Our deepest sympathy to the smith family. May he rest in peace.

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