Wayne ‘Pete’ Smith

Wayne ‘Pete’ Smith
Oct. 5, 1945 – March 19, 2025
Wayne Reid “Pete” Smith, 79 of McComb, died March 19, 2025, at his residence. He was born Oct. 5, 1945, in Tylertown.
Funeral services were March 23, 2025, at Silver Creek Baptist Church in McComb, burial in Silver Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Rev. Donnie Coker and Rev. Wayne Hall officiating.
Smith joined the Army National Guard in January 1965. After serving 25 years, he retired from the Army National Guard as a Sergeant Major. He 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 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; daughter, Pamela M Smith Roberts (David) of Bogue Chitto; 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 were Steven Dennis, Steve Mccaskill, Blaine Roberts, Brice Roberts, David Roberts, Michael Smith, Reid Smith, and Zack Smith.
Honorary pallbearers were Dale Bond, Tony Breeland, Don Fuller, Otis Morris, John Allen Ricks, Beckam Smith, and Ledger Smith.
Special music was performed by Debbie Coker.
In lieu of flowers, make donations to Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital in the name of Wayne “Pete” Smith.
Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit was in charge of arrangements.