Smokes not necessary, Duane.
When you relight the pilot, does it stay lit? I'm guessing no.
In that case, it's the thermocouple of pilot generator. It's a cheap fix.
It's obvious which is which, one has a tube coming off it, the other a wire. The trick is getting the right size. Too long can cause problems and too short won't reach.
Thermocouple
Pilot Generator
