Mr. Ricky Edward Smith, 57, of McCall Creek passed from this life Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Trend Health and Rehab of Brookhaven with his loving wife by his side.

Mr. Smith was born January 15, 1964, to David Edward Smith and Lois Thompson Smith.

Ricky was an active member of First Baptist Church, Bude, MS, and was retired from Nissan North America due to illness.

Ricky enjoyed life one day at a time.  He enjoyed making the most of every day with his wife by his side.  He also spent many days loving to travel and was known for going to Branson every chance he got.

Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Kenny; great niece, Lillian Gracie Hux; great nephew, Cooper Reese Frazier; and numerous aunts and uncles.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Christy; fur baby, Molly; sisters, Carolyn Hux (Herbert), Shirly Thompson (Wayne), Bobbie Kyzar (Keith) and Elaine Williams (Ellis); brother, Clifton Smith (Donna); in-laws, Dale and Susan Barnett; sister-in-law, Linda Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews and their families.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Baptist Church, Bude, MS – Amazing Faith Center or Concord Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.

The Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Brookhaven Funeral Home (894 Natchez Drive) in Brookhaven, MS at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow in Concord Baptist Church in McCall Creek, MS. Bro. Matt Emfinger and Bro. Tyson Windham will be conducting the service. Brookhaven Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Brookhaven Funeral Home from 5:00 PM till 8:00 PM and again on Wednesday from 10:00 AM till the start of the funeral.