Elmer Wayne Smith, 74, of Chadron, Nebraska passed away on April 19, 2013 at the Ponderosa Villa in Crawford, Nebraska. There will be no services held at this time.
Elmer was born on July 9, 1938 in Pueblo, Colorado.
His survivors include:
Wife: Mary Kay Smith of Chadron, Nebraska
Sons: Ray (Kelli) Smith of Guthrie Center, Iowa; Hank (Chris) Smith of Pikeville, North Carolina; E. Wayne (Theresa) Smith of Fremont, North Carolina
Daughter: La Vena (Dwight) Perry of Goldsboro, North Carolina
Step Children: Duke Wardle, Keith Wardle, Kathy Phelps, Stuart Wardle, Karen Jensen, Steven Wardle
Adopted Children: Robert Smith, Christina Smith
Wayne served with the United States Air Force from 1958-1977, primarily as a fireman. He loved to travel and visit with family and friends.
Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com
Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements.