John Wayne Smith, 70, of 2721 Vassar St., Low Moor, Virginia, died Sunday, May 23, 2021 at his residence.

Mr. Smith was born July 4, 1950 in Alleghany County, a son of the late Floyd E. Smith Sr. and Gladys Brown Collins.

He was a self-employed truck driver.

He was a member of the Curtis A. Smith Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1033. He served two tours in Vietnam in the United States Army, receiving two Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. He was a Blue Blood American as well as an avid car lover and loved his 2017 yellow Dodge Challenger R/T.

In keeping with his wishes, he body has been cremated.

Surviving are his companion, Shelia Smith of Covington; a step daughter, Tammy Pascarella and husband, Terry of Covington, GA; a sister, Linda Lampkin of Martinsville; friends, Billy Fury and wife, Elizabeth of Low Moor; three nieces and nephews; three step grandchildren, Cody Thompson of Covington, Summer Jennings, and Tatum Jennings of Ash, NC.

A service will be held at a later date.

The family suggests memorial donations to be made in Mr. Smith's name to the Wounded Warrior Program at P. O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516.

The funeral arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home.