Thomas Wayne Smith, 64 years of age, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at Bethany Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albemarle. Thomas was born March 14, 1949 in Iredell County to the late Pearl Wayne Smith and the late Virlie Smith. Services will be held at a later date. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Carol Ruth Palmer Smith of Albemarle; sons, Kevin Smith and Leslie Ray Lanier; daughters, Rebecca Smith and Tiffany Singer; grandchildren, Kameron Singer, Amanda Vanderburg, Derek Lanier, Bryce Singer, and McKenna Singer; great-granddaughters, Kayden Vanderburg, Lexi Lanier and Chance Lanier. Memorials may be made to Hartsell Funeral Home, account of Thomas Wayne Smith, PO Box 7, Albemarle, NC 28002. Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Smith family. At other times the family will be meeting at the home. Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com