Gerald "Buzzy" Wayne Smith

Gerald “Buzzy” Wayne Smith, 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 01, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Cleveland, TN. He was a 50 year member of United Association Journeymen and Apprentice of the Plumbers and Pipefitting Industry Local 43.

In addition Buzzy was actively involved at the Ruritan Club where he cooked and participated in many charitable duties. He volunteered at a McDonald and the Cleveland Mall precinct.

He enjoyed gardening, cooking and canning. He’s an avid bird watcher and loved the wildlife that surrounds his property. His passion was his family and good friends and frequently hosted gatherings at his home.

He was preceded in death by parents, John Peter “JP” “Smitty” Smith and Edna Earl Ogle and wife of 20 years, Donna Canfield.

He is survived by his former wife of 33 years, Peggy Smith and their children: Seretha Smith Anderson and her husband, Peter of Tampa, Florida, Byron J. Smith and his wife, Angela of Tellico Plains, TN, Trina Smith Jordan and her husband, Steve of Etowah, TN and David Smith of Chattanooga, TN, and his stepson, Steven Canfield and his wife, Sherry of Greenwood, SC; grandchildren: Jake Burger, Mandi Burger, Allie Anderson, Cameron Smith, Kelley Burger, Savannah Smith, Jack Anderson, and Jaxon Smith; great-grandchild, Shane Burger; step granddaughter, Anna Canfield; sister, Wanda Nord; girlfriend, Dianne Wade; best friend and brother-in-law, Ted Bayne and numerous cousins, and other extended family members and a host of special friends.

Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 6, 2016 in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Hilcrest Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday at the funeral home and Saturday from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service.

The family suggests memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, PO Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142, telephone number (800) 873-6983, tribute number 39935962.

We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Smith family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com.