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William Smith Obituary

SMITH, William Joseph, 79, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents Chester and Dorothy Smith. Mr. Smith was survived by his wife of 59 years, Bonnie L. Smith and 6 children, Deborah and son Adam, Linda Wadsworth (Bill) and son's Ken and Max, Mike (Tina) and daughters Jessica, Casey Mae and son Jarrett, Dave, Laura Bish (Ken) and daughter Meagan, Eric (Rigeana) and daughters Ashley and Amanda and son Chris. He had one great grandson Stuart. Mr. Smith is also survived by a sister, Gert Farber and brother, Chet Smith. Mr. Smith attended Libby High School in Toledo, Ohio and is a retired real estate developer. He attended Bayshore United Methodist Church for over 40 years serving as Lay Leader, Staff Parish Committee Board of Trustees and member of the School Board at Bayshore Christian School. Bill was a proud American and had a great respect for our armed forces. He gave generously to those in need. He is leaving behind many friends and family who deeply loved him and will miss him greatly. Service will be held on July 2,2013 at 2pm at Blount and Curry Funeral Home, 605 S. MacDili Ave. Tampa, Florida. Please sign the online guestbook at www.BlountCurryMacDill.com

Published by TBO.com on Jun. 30, 2013.
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I am so sorry to hear about Bill. Prayers to your family....Gabe and Larry. (Laura's sister)

July 15, 2013

Dear Bonnie and Family,
We were so sad to hear of Bill's passing. Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time. May you find comfort knowing that others cared too.
Love, your cousin, Linda and Al Culler

Linda and Al Culler

July 5, 2013

Dear Bonnie,
We were so sorry to hear of Bill's death.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family.

Tom & Glady Dixon

July 2, 2013

The Smith family has been a part of my life for years and I know how much you all love and will miss your Dad. Thinking of you all and sending my love.

Liz Fowlow

July 1, 2013

June 30, 2013
DEAR BONNIE AND FAMILY, GERTUDE ANN CALLED OHIO WITH THE SAD NEWS-YOU WILL BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS-WITH OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY! FRED & MICKEY
(MCCARTHY) SCARBROUGH --Perrysburg,Ohio

July 1, 2013

Our condolences to Bonnie and family. We had lunch with some of our Sandusky cousins a month ago and looked at old pictures. Bill was in his teens when the pictures were taken. So sorry to hear of his passing. Our thoughts are with you.

Bob & Joan McCarthy

June 30, 2013

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