Wayne E. Smith, 64, passed away on August 13, 2021 at his home in Ocean City. Born in Salisbury, he was raised between here and Ocean City. Wayne graduated from Wicomico Senior High School and the University of Maryland. He later earned his Master’s Degree in Chemistry from Delaware State University.
He was employed in polymer fabrication for many years, and worked for the Chemistry Dept. at UMES. Before retiring this year, he owned and operated a grocery delivery business in Ocean City.
Wayne can be remembered for his larger than life personality, his Halloween costumes, and his Independence Day parties. He enjoyed socializing with friends old and new, listening to music, playing guitar. Throughout his life, he was a lover of the ocean whether it be surfing, skim boarding, or swimming, but his passion became saltwater fishing. One of his greatest joys was teaching a child how to fish. He was as comfortable on a boat as he was on land and proudly maintained his Captains license for private charters on his boat Lisa’s Way.
He was preceded in death by his parents Stanley L. and Margaret M. “Peggy” Smith. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Lisa, stepdaughter Andrea Spross, granddaughters Tylar, and Krisa Spross. He is also survived by his sister Linda Barriocanal, her husband Jose, and by his labradoodle Livingston.
A celebration of Wayne’s life will take place on Friday, September 3, 2021 from 4-6pm at Bounds Funeral Home, 705 E Main St., Salisbury. Please visit: www.boundsfuneralhome.com to share memories and messages with the family.
