Walter M. Smith, Jr., 78, of Charleroi, died Monday, July 3, 2023 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He  was born July 18, 1944 in Pittsburgh, the son of Walter M. and Georgina Hatton Smith, Sr.

Walt was a graduate of Greenbrier Military School in Lewisburg, West Virginia. From 1962 until 1965, he served in the US Army where he was a military truck driver. Walt was very dedicated to the racing of #3 Modified race car known as the "Nuclear Banana." His passion for racing encompassed over forty years at Motordrome and Jennerstown Speedways, as well as other local tracks. You could always find Walt, Matt and Joe spending their time working in the garage.

He is survived by his daughter, Robin Lee Davis, and his son, Matthew M. Smith, both of Charleroi; grandson, Joseph M. School and fiance' Crystal Barnhart of Yukon; two great grandchildren, Colson M. and Emalyn S. Smith; sister, Janis Smith of Safety Harbor, Florida; and brother, Alan Smith and wife Lisa of Raleigh, North Carolina.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Fawcett Smith who died September 2, 2020.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Thomas DeGregory and Promedica Hospice. A private memorial service will be held to celebrate Walt's life.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Frye Funeral Home Inc, Monongahela.