Joseph Wayne Smith Obituary
The passing of Joseph Wayne Smith (Meridian, Mississippi) occurred on September 17, 2026. Joseph, born on August 31, 1972, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father Phillip Randolph Smith; and his brother James Alan Smith. He is survived by: his mother Marie Smith; his brother Sean Cooley; his wife Leah Jane Smith; his children, Amber Carlton (Slater), Andrew Smith of Alayna Smith, P. J, Katherine Polanco, Kelli Smith and Johnny Polanco; his grandchildren, Wesley Carlton, Paige Carlton and Rylee Smith; and his brother John M. Smith (Lisa). He is also survived by numerous other family members, friends, and combat brothers and sisters.
In addition to flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Smith be made to the Sean M Cooley Citizen Soldier nursing scholarship fund.
