Remembering James Wayne Smith

Topics:  James Wayne Smith

Congressman Earl L. Carter
Congressional Record: 116th Congress
Extensions of Remarks
12 May 2020

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of 
James Wayne Smith of Jesup, Georgia, who passed away at 92 years old on 
April 22nd.
  Known to some as ``Hatchet,'' and others as ``The Mayor of 
Doctortown,'' which had no mayor, he had a talent for making friends 
and was loved by many.
  Wayne was a faithful member of Epworth United Methodist Church, and 
quite literally played a role in its foundation, as he graded the lot 
where the church now stands.
  Although his dedicated work in highway construction for over 60 years 
sometimes took him away from home, he always returned to his beloved 
Jesup.
  In his free time, he loved to fish and hike on the Altamaha River, 
but most of all, he loved spending time with his family and friends.
  A renounced raconteur and spinner of yarns, Wayne's good humor never 
failed to bring a smile.
  I am thankful for the immense impact he had on his community, and I 
know his legacy will remain.
  My thoughts and prayers are with all who knew and loved Wayne during 
this most difficult time.