Buford Wade Smith

“Wayne” was born September 11, 1932 in Patrick County, Virginia, son of the late Thomas Auburn and Bettie Mae Smith. He is an Army veteran, worked for 20 years at Ford Motor Company, and also at Ganley Dodge both in Cleveland, Ohio. He rode a 1500 Gold Wing Motorcycle and was a western square dancer for many years. He always had a smile on his face and was quick to help anyone in need. He was loved by many for his funny antics and his big heart. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Iris, Clyde, and Vance.

Survivors include his beloved wife, Andrea Kaputa Smith of Shallotte; children Michael (Suzan), Randall, Brenda Lukic, of Cleveland, Ohio, Maureen Schrader (Rob) of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Lisa Pokoluk of Shallotte, NC and Larissa Malcolm (Devon) of Cleveland, Ohio; grandchildren: Matthew (Lauren), Melanie (Karl), Angela Lukic, Alex Lukic, Ella Pokoluk, and Lily Pokoluk; great grandchildren Karmela and Gavin. He was brother to Cecil, Hazel, Mildred, and Winford; and had numerous nieces and nephews.

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White Funeral and Cremation Service, Shallotte Chapel