Clyde Smith , 88, of Center, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 20, 2026, at Smith Cemetery in Shelby County.

Born April 1, 1937, in Louisiana, Clyde is the son of Job Smith and Netty Miller Smith. He served in the United States Military as a Merchant Marine.  He took pride in being part Native American and American Gypsy. He enjoyed playing the guitar, listening to music, and working outdoors.

He is survived by his children, Joe C. Smith, Myke Smith and wife Shiloh, and Laurie Miller and husband Curtis Fountain.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Smith; children, David Smith, Diana Burress, and Lisa K. Smith; grandchildren, Emily Smith and JoJo Smith; and parents, Job Smith and Netty Miller Smith.

Pallbearers will be Tyler Barr, Tristan Smith, Nicholas Smith, Myke Smith, Curtis Fountain, and Lee Back.  Honorary pallbearers will be Matthew Miller and Billy Miller.