Wallace Albert Smith 96, of Acworth died Tuesday, August 19 at Cartersville Medical Center. “”Wally Gator”” retired at the age of 84 from Yellow Freight, breaking the record as their oldest driver. He served honorably in the Navy during WWII and when he wasn’t on the road for work he was at the golf course. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Acworth and finally made it to Augusta this year to watch the Masters.
Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents, Anna and William Smith; daughters, Sharon Nadeau and Elaine Howard; brothers, Burney Smith and Marshall Smith and grandson Joseph Mageau. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Lorraine Smith; Daughters Linda Wright and her husband, Rodney, Jacqueline Eldred of Effinham, SC; JoAnn Martin and her husband, Bertin of South Windsor, CT, Barbara Cyr and her husband, Roger of East Hartford, CT, Patricia Cyr and her husband, Bertrand of Coventry, CT and Robin Breton and her husband, Joe of South Windsor, CT; son, Michael Smith of Cartersville, GA and his wife Cecile; Sister-in Law, Joyce Knox and her husband, Donald; He leaves 18 Grandchildren, 21 Great Grandchildren; 3 Great-great grandchildren and 5 nieces.
A memorial service honoring the life of Mr. Smith will be held at a later date.
Joyce Knox
August 21, 2014 at 9:12 amWill miss you dear Wally. You were such a wonderful husband, father and brother-in-law. You leave behind beautiful memories for Pudge, your family, friends and all that loved you. Hope you play some golf in Heaven.
Love you,
Joye & Don
Patricia Smith Cyr
August 21, 2014 at 10:52 amI will miss our talks on the phone and visiting you I love you and miss you see you on the other side Love Pat
marcia smith
August 21, 2014 at 12:32 pmyou will be missed a lot. and now you will be with your brothers who loved you dearly. god bless you.
Linda Zizzamia
August 21, 2014 at 6:52 pmPat – I am so sorry about your Dad’s passing. Although I didn’t know him personally, I knew him through all your loving and funny stories about him over the years. He was a kind and giving person, and you obviously inherited those qualities from him. God Bless.
Freddie Owens
August 22, 2014 at 12:53 pmLorraine,my thoughts and prayers goes out to your and your family. Mr.Smith was a one of a kind man and there will never be another one like him. RIP Mr. Smith.
Lonnie Hardin
August 22, 2014 at 1:16 pmI WORKED WITH WALLEY FOR SEVERAL YEARS AT Yellow Frieght In Marietta Ga.He will be missed by many.He was one of a kind.Great guy.R.I.Pekmz
Silas @ Nancy Sharpton
August 22, 2014 at 1:53 pmwe will miss you
Steve Smith
August 22, 2014 at 2:21 pmR.I.P. Wally, iust enjoy the big golf course in the sky. Now you won’t be wrapping your clubs around the nearby trees.
James Walker
August 22, 2014 at 3:06 pmI worked with Wally from 1983 until his retirement.RIP my friend. Sincere condolences to the family.
James Walker
Ginger Robinson
August 22, 2014 at 5:35 pmPlease accept my Condolence, May God Almighty of Tender Mercies Comfort the Smith Family (2Co.1:3,4). When the last Enemy strikes grief maybe great And make the Heart yearn for Comfort, God Almighty gives HOPE And PROMISE At (JOHN 5:28, ACTS 24:15, ISAIAH 26:19 And REVELATION 21:4), God Almighty HOPE And PROMISE IS SOON TO BE ATTAIN.
May these thoughts be of some Comfort. For more Bible thoughts visit @ http://www.jw.org.
Nicola Cefalu'
August 22, 2014 at 7:23 pmDear Lorraine, and Family; So sorry about your Loss We also thank you for your Service Wallace in the Navy.. I am also a retired Y.F. Driver at CGB, for 33 years Retired in Jan. of 1999
LORRAINE SMITH
August 23, 2014 at 10:55 amWALLY YOU WILL NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH I MISS YOU THANK YOU FOR ALL THE YEARS OF BEAUTIFULS MEMORIES.
UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN,YOUR WIFE LORRAINE
Robin Breton
September 11, 2014 at 4:42 pmCircumstances of life has not made a relationship between us possible and theses are words I wish I could have said when you were alive……I love you…..RIP Dad…..your last daughter
Jackie Eldred
September 11, 2014 at 5:08 pmRest in peace Dad I will miss my trips to Georgia and phone calls to you. I have a lot of great memories of you.. See you again one day
Love your oldest daughter Jackie
Matt White
September 14, 2014 at 9:57 pmGrandpa, I love you. Thank you for everything.
JOHN DUFOUR
September 3, 2016 at 12:31 pmmrs.smith and family,im so sorry to hear about your lose.mr.smith was a great man,he is the reason i started trucking.good memories of him dropping me off at Quantico,va. the USMC base.