Hayward Scott Smith was born February 21, 1944 in Weston, LA. Hayward passed from this world on September 5, 2025 from complications following an accident. He was 81 years old.

He was preceded in death by his parents, N.D. Smith and Lorene Wyatt Smith; brother, Duncan Smith; & brother-in-law, Ronald Dubois.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Janet Nolan Smith; children, Scott Smith (Denise Arnold Smith), Amy Smith Miller (Doug Miller), Brian Smith, & Chad Smith; sisters, Edna Smith Peters (Delwin Peters), Edith Smith Dubois; & sister-in-law Marcia Schmidt Smith. He was blessed with 10 grandchildren & 15 great grandchildren.

Hayward & Janet were residents of Weston until 1982 when Hayward closed his brick contractor business and relocated the family to Sulphur, La. He began a 28 year career as an operator at Westlake Polymers. Upon his retirement, he & Janet began an adventure, building a home on Toledo Bend Lake. Hayward could be seen fishing just about every morning before dawn. When he wasn't fishing at the lake, he would be busy working his garden, which could just about feed Jackson parish.

In the fall & winter, hunting was his passion. He passed this passion for the outdoors along to his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews & many friends. Hayward loved to provide fresh vegetables, fish, venison & fudge to anyone he met. He had a true servant heart for anyone in need & set a Christ-like example with his life. He served as Deacon at First Baptist Church of Jonesboro.

Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Ebenezer Baptist Church near Weston, LA from 4:30 PM until 8:00 PM. The funeral service will begin at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 12 at Ebenezer Baptist with Bro. Chris Lee and Bro. Mike Staples officiating. Burial will follow in the Ebenezer Cemetery under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home of Jonesboro.

Serving as pallbearers will be Chad Smith, Kase Smith, Ben Suarez, Kody Smith, Ian Smith, Will Lemons, Rob Dubois and Nicky Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Walker, Cliff Royer, Ed Roberts, Johnny Peel, Jack Reeves, Odell Deville, Dennis Daniels, Joe Natali, Clint Lafleur, Richard Lowery, Scott Sumpter, Dennis McGaha, Darrell Womack and Stephen Watts.