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February 11, 1933 - September 17, 2022
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Wendell H. Smith, 89, of Albany, OK passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022, in Waco, TX. Wendell was born on February 11, 1933, in Albany, Ok to Walter Nicholas Smith and Nettie Leona (Barr) Smith. He graduated from Albany High School and joined the United States Air Force where he worked as an aircraft mechanic. He proudly served for 20 years before his retirement. After his retirement he worked for many airlines and for Braniff as an aircraft quality specialist. Wendell was a member of the Albany Masonic Lodge, he loved working his farm, family, and traveling. He married Gwyneth Jean Chambers in Albany in 1995.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Gwyneth, son David Smith, stepdaughter Jere' Dee Beal. Brothers Ray L. Smith, Raymond L. "Cooter" Smith, Claude Howard Smith, Veachel "Pete" Smith, and sister Edith J. Conditt.
Wendell is survived by his son Terry Smith and wife Kathy of Kathleen, GA, daughter Deborah L. Smith of Tellico Plans, TN, stepdaughters Nerissa Lindsey of Fayettville, AR, Kari Jean LeBrun of Gulf Breeze, FL, and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at Albany Cemetery. Viewing will be available from 12:00 PM 8:00 PM on Tuesday at Brown's Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brownsfuneralservice.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Brown's Durant Funeral and Cremation Service.
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