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Smith, Wayne October 24, 1946 - September 23, 2022

Date of Funeral

September 29, 2022

Wayne Smith of Allamuchy, New Jersey died at the age of 75 on September 23, 2022 surrounded by family. Wayne was born on October 24, 1946 in Long Valley, NJ. He is survived by his loving wife Laura of 47 years.

He is predeceased by his son Richie Williamson. He is survived by his sons: Wayne Smith, Jesse Smith (wife Karen), Jason Smith (wife Megan), Joshua Smith (wife Rachel), and Chad Smith (wife Sandra); grandchildren: Tyler Smith, Jesse Smith Jr., Zack Smith, Chloe Smith, Justin Smith, Jacob Smith, Jaxon Smith, Liam Smith, and Levi Smith. Wayne Smith was a Farrier in New Jersey for over 50 years and had a love of John Deere, Harley Davidson, tractor pulls, driving horses, cows, hats & knives.

He leaves behind his loving family and a horse-shoeing legacy that will live on with his sons and grandsons. Services for Wayne will be held September 29, 2022 from 4-8pm at Cochran Funeral Home located at 905 High Street in Hackettstown, NJ. To complete the services, on Friday September 30th at 10am we will be meeting at Cochran Funeral Home to take Wayne for a last drive to the family farm in Allamuchy. Join us in celebrating the life of Wayne. Ride like the wind, Cowboy.

Funeral arrangement have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home 905 High Street, Hackettstown NJ 07840.  Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.cochranfuneral.com

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    Virginia (Dion) says

    Sending Laura & family, my love n hugs at this time. Wayne was larger than life! I think is the best way to describe him & remember him. Always a smile, a joke, a story.

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    Dorothy Carwile says

    Didn’t know dad ,but he looks like a strong determined dedicated father! And from what you’ve said about him he kept you all alive and in line. Remember the good he did . My condolences are with your family. Love, Dorothy Carwile Quiet Creek.

    • Skippy Weinstein says

      Wayne was a free spirit devil take all and would shoe my horses but would ride with me on the allimuchy lake and trails. He just seemed to love his freedom of life and was wonderful—— buster but in. Fun. May g-d rest his soul.

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    Donna Lyons Richard says

    My heart goes out to the family. You are in my prayers. May Wayne Rest In Peace. He would shoe my horses 45 years ago. Now his fine son, Josh does. What a legacy and fine family he made with his beautiful wife. God bless.

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    Harley E. Wilcox says

    I will always remember Wayne and his great character. Thanks for the memories.

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    Vivian Jones says

    My sincerest condolences to all of you

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    Toni irwin says

    To the Smith family .my prayers are with you! I am so sorry for your loss.

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    Beth Nichols says

    I am so sorry for your loss. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the entire Smith family. I know the pain of losing both a parent and a lifelong partner and I hope you will take comfort in having each other to lean on at this time.

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    Nancy & Rick says

    The neighborhood will not be the same. He was always there for us. Our sympathies to his entire family. I will never forget when he pulled up his Belgian, Bill, to plow a new garden for me. I have it on video forever. Fun times throughout the years. Be at Rest now and God bless Wayne.

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    Christine Gardner says

    Sincere condolences to everyone in the Smith Family. Wayne was a fantastic man, with a smile that would light up the room. He spoke of his family with passion, very proud of each and everyone. He will be remembered and missed.

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    Father John's Team says

    The Father John’s Animal House team sends their sincere condolences to the whole family and Sarah Dunaj on the loss of her beloved grandfather. Our prayers are with you.

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