Birth date: Oct 29, 1959 Death date: May 24, 2025
SMITH, Gregory “Spanky” J., age 65, of Waynesville, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025. In Greg’s early career, he worked as a police officer for Waynesville, Harveysburg, and South Lebanon. In addition, he served as the police c Read Obituary
Just saw this and am shocked at this awful news. I was a fellow Better Angel (now Braver Angel) participant with Greg back in April of 2017. His evolution of living the Better Angel philosophy is well documented. Unfortunately, Greg and I lost contact a few years ago, but I often wished that we could have reconnected. Greg lived an impactful life, and it saddens me that I did not get the chance to share those experiences with him over the last few years. May his family find peace and comfort in the positive human qualities he has exemplified. It is my hope that the seeds he has planted through his personal witness will continue to bear fruit. This photo is four of us Better Angels at the Warren County Fair demonstrating that we have more in common than we have differences. Wishing Greg eternal peace.
It was an honor to meet your dear family member and friend at Braver Angels' conventions.
A faithful meditation from the burial rite of the Episcopal Church (in the Book of Common Prayer):
I am Resurrection and I am Life, says the Lord.
Whoever has faith in me shall have life, even though he die.
And everyone who has life, and has committed himself to me in faith, shall not die for ever.
As for me, I know that my Redeemer lives and that at the last he will stand upon the earth.
After my awaking, he will raise me up; and in my body I shall see God.
I myself shall see, and my eyes behold him who is my friend and not a stranger.
For none of us has life in himself, and none becomes his own master when he dies.
For if we have life, we are alive in the Lord, and if we die, we die in the Lord.
So, then, whether we live or die, we are the Lord's possession.
Kindly and respectfully, Edward, in rural Virginia
Rhonda, I was so sorry to read of Greg‘s passing. I remember all the fun times during school with Greg keeping us all entertained. Sounds like he really loved doing things with his family. I’m sure this has been very hard on you. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Amy Boal Allen
What can you say about this Guy .Well from my point of view not many are better than "Spanky"
Always a smile on his face and more importantly in his heart..UWMA my friend you will be missed . Ronnie Lynn was a mainstay of our talks many days .he loved his family..
May God Bless those in his circle and his closest friends and family..Much love Preacher Bill..
A great brother in Christ! Many happy memories of him in choir at AHOP. He was a joy to be around. Even though he went through many trials, he always kept praising the Lord with a smile on his face. He was a encouragement to me when I was going through my stuff. He always had a hug for me. He will truly missed but I'll see his happy smile again.
Bob Blanke
Cousin Spanky...😄...even his voice mails on my phone were hilarious... I'll see you again one day my friend ☺️
