Lewiston – Joey D. Smith, age 53, of Woodland Ave. in Mexico, passed away on Sunday March 6, 2016 at Central Maine Medical Center from complications after beating cancer, with his son and father at his side.
He was born in Rumford, Maine on May 10, 1962 a son of Clarence D. and Mary E. (Bickford) Smith.
Joey was educated in Mexico schools and was a graduate of Mexico High School.
He was employed for many years at New Page as a Licensed Boiler Operator and Heavy Equipment Operator.
Joey did auto detailing for many years in Mexico.
He enjoyed building model cars, watching wrestling and was an avid race car fan.
Joey loved doing glass etchings and charcoal drawings.
Surviving are his father Clarence D. Smith of Mexico; a son Jamie J. Smith and companion Kayla Drapeau of Mexico; a brother Timothy Smith and wife Carol of Mexico, an aunt Brenda DiConzo and husband Dennis of Rumford; two nephews, Josh Smith and wife Mary of Rumford, and Cody Smith of Mexico; a niece Janelle Smith and companion Joe Hardy of Mexico and his beloved dog Riley.
He was predeceased by his mother Mary.
