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William SMITH Obituary



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William Isaiah Smith, age 19, unexpectedly departed this world on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. He is survived by many more grieving friends and family than he realized, among them, his mom Bridget and dad Ron, two sisters, Bella and Zia, stepmom Holli, grandpa Ed, step-grandma Melanie, step-grandma Shawna and step-grandpa Jeff, grandpa Ronnie and grandma Denise, uncles Colin and Dustin and Rob, aunts Cyndel and Brandy, great-grandparents Nancy and Bernie, and many great-aunts and uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Nancy. William graduated Cum Laude from Dublin Scioto High School where he participated in cross-country, track, theater and German Club. He was interested in theater tech, blacksmithing, physics and engineering, and had planned to attend Columbus State in the fall. He enjoyed reading manga, building things with his hands and was learning tae kwon do. William was a very sensitive and intelligent young man who loved animals, especially cats. William's laughter, curiosity and compassion will be missed. Family will receive friends from 4:00-7:00pm. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2013 at the RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, 450 West Olentangy St., Powell, OH 43065 (614)-792-1471 where his Funeral Service will follow at 7:00pm. with Reverend Lance Fox, officiating. (The funeral home is located on W. Olentangy St./Powell Rd./SR 750 ¼ mile east of Sawmill Parkway.) If they choose, friends may make memorial donations to: The William I. Smith Memorial Fund, c/o 5/3 Bank, 3580 North High St., Columbus, OH 43214. Please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com to send condolences to the Smith Family

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Published by The Cincinnati Enquirer on Aug. 13, 2013.
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We miss you William, love you always.

Dave & Denise

August 30, 2013

Your son was a student on my school bus for the last four years. He was kind, smart and had a really fantastic sense of humor. I will never forget the day he wore a Viking Helmet and on another day a Kimono for a school project. He was fearless. The image that has always been burned into my memory of him,is when he was running late coming to the bus stop in the morning. He would start running, his long hair flying in the wind and his trench coat floating. He reminded me of a Superhero taking off for flight. I will never forget you Will for as long as I live.

Miss Teresa Bus 54

August 19, 2013

We will miss your smile at Andersons.

Pat E.

August 13, 2013

Sending prayers to the family and may William rest in peace. God bless all of you in your grief.

Joe, Kathy, Emily & Meghan Barbarita

August 13, 2013

I miss you. I wish you could have called me and we could have worked your demons out together. You will always be in my heart and I love you.

Ron Smith

August 12, 2013

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