H. Wayne Smith, of Naples, Texas, died May 1, 2019, after a long battle with Alzheimer's and related illness. He was born July 18, 1938 in New Boston, Texas, and made his home in Naples from 1965.

Mr. Smith is survived by his wife and true love of 61 years, Lou Ann Smith of Naples; his daughters, Terri L. Smith and Traci L. Smith, both of Naples; his brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Jane Smith of Garland, Texas; his sister-in-law, Tommie Lynch of Texarkana, and numerous family and friends.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Naples.

He began his banking association in 1957 at the age of 18 with the Industrial National Bank of Dallas. Wayne came to The Morris County National Bank in Naples in 1965 after working with the Industrial National Bank of Dallas for 8 years.  He was promoted to President, CEO, and Secretary to the Board of Directors of The Morris County National Bank in 1968, and remained in that capacity until his retirement in 2002.  Even retired, he continued to be associated with The Morris County National Bank as a member of the Board of Directors until January 2016.

Mr. Smith was a believer in being active in his community.  He served as President of the Naples Chamber of Commerce, officer of Naples Lions Club, President of the Naples Industrial Foundation, various committees within the church, and many community related projects.  He was instrumental in the forming of the Northeast Texas Bankers Association.  He served on various committees with the Texas Bankers Association and the Independent Bankers of Texas.  He served for 14 years as a member of the Board of Directors of Northeast Texas Community College, and as President of that Board for 4 years.

Wayne was an avid golfer through the years and was very proud of four "Hole in Ones."  His trusty golf clubs always accompanied them as he and his wife traveled the U.S. in their motor home.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Harrison Funeral Home in Naples.  Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2019 at First United Methodist Church in Naples with Rev. Jay Barnes officiating.  Interment will follow at Red Bayou Cemetery in New Boston.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Naples, or to the Naples Public Library.