WAYCROSS — Thomas Donald Smith, Sr., 85, of Waycross died Thursday evening, July 31, 2025, at his son’s residence in Waynesville after an extended
illness.
He was born in Waycross to the late Tommie C. Smith and Nora Pittman and made Waycross his home for most of his life. He served his country faithfully Smith in the United States Navy and United States Air Force where he retired after 20 years as a Training Superintendent and went on to work for Gibson McDonald Furniture and Central Baptist Church. Smith enjoyed a good western and loved to buy and sell cars. He was a member of Williams Chapel Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Pierce Smith; a brother, Charles Smith and a sister, Gwen Rogers.
He is survived by his three sons, Donnie Smith, wife Shannon, of Waynesville, Tony Smith, wife Susan, of Milton, Ga., and Danny Smith, wife Kim, of Blackshear; eight grandchildren, Jenny Via, husband James, Jay DePratter, wife Amanda, Joey DePratter, Maggie Smith, Maddie Smith, Daniel Smith, wife Rebecca, Bryan Smith, and Anna Smith; six greatgrandchildren, Levi, Walker, Waylon, Karson, Klein, Sawyer; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A graveside service will be held at noon Monday, August 11 at Greenlawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday at Miles-Odum Funeral Home.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.milesodumfuneralhome. com Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
