Wayne Reid "Pete" Smith, 79 of McComb, MS passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at his residence in McComb, MS. He was born Friday, October 5, 1945 in Tylertown, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Silver Creek Baptist Church in 8017 Silver Dr, McComb, MS. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Silver Creek Baptist Church in McComb, MS. Burial will follow in Silver Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in McComb, MS. Rev. Donnie Coker and Rev. Wayne Hall will officiate. Sharkey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Wayne joined the Army National Guard in January 1965. After serving 25 years, he retired from the Army National Guard as a Sergeant Major. Wayne was married to Billie Jean Smith (Ricks) for 56 years, 3 months.

Wayne loved to watch all sports. He also loved to fish with his great grandchildren. Wayne loved working outside at his camp. He loved his family deeply and attended all their activities.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charlie L Smith; mother, Avis E Wallace Smith.

Survivors include his wife, Billie Jean Ricks Smith of Mccomb, MS; daughter, Pamela M Smith Roberts (David) of Bogue Chitto, MS; grandsons, Reid Smith (Caitlin), Blaine Roberts (Gabby) and Brice Roberts (Destiny); granddaughter, Brooklyn Lampton;  great grandchildren, Harbor R Smith, Beckam R Smith, Ledger R Smith, Willow M Dennis, Kami Beth Roberts and Maleah L Roberts.

Pallbearers will be Steven Dennis, Steve Mccaskill, Blaine Roberts, Brice Roberts, David Roberts, Michael Smith, Reid Smith, and Zack Smith.

Honorary pallbearers will be Dale Bond, Tony Breeland, Don Fuller, Otis Morris, John Allen Ricks, Beckam Smith, and Ledger Smith.

Special music will be performed by Debbie Coker.

In lieu of flowers, make donations to Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital in the name of Wayne "Pete" Smith.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.sharkeyfuneralhome.com