Mr. Dwayne Alan Smith, 43, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at his residence.
Dwayne was born on June 12, 1980 in Burke County to Philip Herbert Smith and Irma Banner Smith. He was employed as the owner/operator of Hildebran Towing.
Surviving in addition to his parents, are his four children, Madison Smith, Karter Smith, Jaxxon Smith and Tripp Epley, his significant other, Heidi Epley of the home, two brothers Travis Smith, and Anthony Smith and wife Avie, and one sister, Jessica McNeilly and husband Eric. Also surviving are his nieces and nephews, Kayla, Trever, Tyler, Jake and Ellie.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service, with Rev. Darvy Hensley officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 till 6:00 P.M. at Heritage Funeral Service in Valdese.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is serving the Smith family.
So sorry to hear this! We have so many fond memories of Dwayne with our family. Our prayers and love go out to each of you during this difficult time and the days ahead. Praying God’s comfort and peace upon each of you!
Love you all,
JC & Blaka Bradley
I can’t believe this! So broken right now, Dewayne was a friend of mine when we were younger. I pray that God wrap His loving arms around all his family n friends.
Irma and Phillip Maddie Karter and Jaxxon,
My heart breaks for you all. I pray your memories will bring you comfort until the circle is unbroken. God please bring peace.
We are absolutely heartbroken over this. Dwayne was a one of a kind amazing person! We will miss his friendship so much and will never forget the years of friendship we shared with him. Praying for his children and family
Our family is so sorry and send our prayers for peace and comfort for the family and friends. We have so many precious memories of Dwayne when he and Rodney were buddies and hung out with each others families when they were in elementary and middle school. One thing that stands out in my mind today is how they would swim for a while then jump on the trampoline. Back and forth until they were worn slap out!! Hold tight to your precious memories and know ppl are praying for you all. God Bless, Sandra and Ira Propst Family
So sorry for alll.May zgod less everyone.
I hate to hear this! Dwayne and Jason were good friends and, Dwzyne spent a lot of time with us. We had so many good memories and some funny stories that happened when you got two nuts together. You are in our prayers and may God watch over each of you.Irma and Phillip my heart goes out to both of you and we feel your pain. Allen and Beth Hudson
I’m so sorry my sincerest condolences!! He definitely will be missed always had a way with people didn’t matter who it was!! Gone but never forgotten!! Prayers are with the whole family!!
I’m so sorry to hear your loss. Losing a child is the worst pain yall ever have. I heart is broken for you at this time. Please know I am praying for you and his children. I’m here if you need me Irma.
I’m absolutely stunned and heartbroke over this. I graduated with Dwayne and him and I were very close friends for many years. He always had positive and encouraging words for me and was never not there when I needed him. He was a “real” friend if ever there was one. My prayers will be for his daughter Maddie and his family and his mom and dad and brother Travis. If you guys need anything don’t hesitate to ask. I’m going to miss Dwayne. All my condolences.
I’m so sorry to hear about this. I met dawane a short time. But he was always nice to me . A good person. Praying for your family . God knows you are up there in heaven smiling down on the people who impacted it life the most. Rip Dawane
Dwayne my brother…I wish so bad that this wasn’t true but somehow this nightmare is reality. You’ve been my friend since elementary school and I have so many crazy memories of u bro. Dwayne never met a stranger and his humor and his likability were unmatched. He just always seemed to love life so much and always seemed to be having so much fun. My heart goes out to his entire family…his kids, his parents and his siblings. I was fortunate to get to be good friends with his brother Travis so I can’t even imagine the pain that family feels. Dwayne I’ll never forget the time in 6 grade when u invited me over to spend the night at your house and that evening we were jumping on the trampoline acting like idiots when out of the blue u dropped kicked me right in the chest and I I stumbled backward and my feet fell into the holes where the springs were and I fell backward and was hanging upside down from the trampoline. Dude u laughed and laughed and laughed. I LOVE U and I’ll never forget u my brother!!!
Condolence to your family. And may it get strength in this time of need. Too Many We have lost.
Sincerely,
Melody McCall
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NINEMILLIMETER MEL
Damn bro i cant believe this man love u bro
Dwayne Smith was the best friend I ever had and I will miss him more than words can begin to describe. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones. He will not be forgotten for he was a man of strength and integrity. He was also one of the smartest people I’ve ever known yet very humble and understanding of others. Even though I’m a year older I always looked up to him and aspired to have character such as his. He had that effect on the people around him. He never compromised his values or beliefs for the sake of gain or loss . You could always count on his words to be true and his actions the very same. I consider Dwayne as a brother and the best friend I’ve ever had the privilege of knowing and having in my life. Dwayne Smith I will never forget you
I don’t know where to start, there’s no word’s that can heal your pain at a time like this, but, I will pray that God gives you the strength and courage to just keep moving forward, even though it’ll be the hardest thing you’ll ever have to do. I’ve known Dwayne since elementary school and we’ve always been really close, considering, most of the time, I was the only girl in the bunch that stayed with all the guy’s, the only girl they couldn’t run off, anyways! I’ve lost so many friends and family these past few years and the only thing I could ever consider worse, is losing my two son’s. God has a plan for Dwayne, one that we will never understand, but always remember, we’ll all be together again one day and when that day comes, they’ll be no worries, no pain, no hurt. He’ll be waiting on us, smiling, that’s the only thing I do know. Without faith, I would’ve given up a long time ago. God please pick the pieces of this family’s broken heart’s and help them, in time, gain the hope, faith, and the knowledge they need to start living again and and the strength it’ll take to keep his memory alive for his little one’s. Help us all keep his name and what he meant to us, alive….Forever in our hearts and always on our minds. I will miss you dearly, Tequila Cherry
Deepest sympathy. Prayers for all of you.
My dear Heidi, you and Tripp have been on my mind for days, and now I know why. My prayers for peace and comfort are with you and all of Dwayne’s family. You will always have a very special place in my heart.
So sorry for your loss. I remember Dwayne from when he was just a toddler. May God be with you all.
My fondest memory of Dwayne was exactly 21 years ago today. It was the day of his sister’s wedding. Dwayne’s daughter, Maddie, is about to turn 2 and she’s the “mini bride” for the ceremony. Of course Dwayne is “decked” out in his tux and he’s holding Maddie. They were just smiling at each other and you could just feel the love he had for her as a dad. And of course Maddie was adoring her Dad.
Anytime I was around Dwayne his kindness always shown through. He will be dearly missed. And my prayers for his family and friends is to receive comfort from God through this very sorrowful time.
Your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. I’ve known Dewayne for a very long time. Def going to be missed. Tell Garette I love and miss him. I really hate this, and hope that your family finds the comfort they need at this time. Till we meet again my friend….