Dwayne Randal Smith, 78, of Valdosta, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022, at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on October 19, 1944, in Headland, AL to the late W. C. “Shooter” Smith and Sallie V. Lingo Smith. He was a retired electronics technician and lifelong musician who performed with several bands across Alabama and Florida. Mr. Smith loved to sing and played a variety of instruments. He was a very talented individual who recorded and produced his own music. He enjoyed fishing, tinkering with CB radios, and spending time with his family.

Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Linda B. Smith, of Valdosta; daughter, Amber Michelle Smith (Bryan Perdue), of Savannah, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Judy Smith, of Headland, AL; two brothers-in-law, Stanley Hinson, of Headland, AL, and Dana Irish, of Ozark, AL; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Sue Hinson and Jolaine Irish; a daughter, Joy DeLayne Smith; and a son, William Smith.

Mr. Smith will be cremated per his wishes and no services are planned at this time. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanecares.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home.