C. WAYNE SMITH, 81, passed away October 14, 2021. Loving husband of Dana for 54 years; proud father of Scott (Chrissy), Christopher (Shannon), and Brett (Jill); grateful grandfather of Samantha, Sabrina, Dylan, Colby, Jackson, Piper, and Payton; caring brother of Joan Metzger.

Wayne was a Euclid High School social studies teacher from 1962-1997 and particularly enjoyed taking students to DC on the Close Up program. Next to being with his children and grandchildren, Wayne loved watching classic movies, a habit started with watching westerns with his dad in the early days of TV. An avid Browns fan, Wayne enjoyed season tickets in the past and yelling at them on TV in recent years. Many of Wayne’s closest friends will remember him for being a great friend to sit and have a “Manhattan” with.

Private family interment after which family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate Wayne’s life at MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 95 S. FRANKLIN ST., CHAGRIN FALLS, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 3:00-5:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to The Greater Cleveland Food Bank, 15500 S. Waterloo Rd., Cleveland, OH 44110.