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WILLIAM SMITH Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 8 to Nov. 9, 2015.

WILLIAM 'KIM'
SMITH, 59

AUBURNDALE - Mr. William 'Kim' Smith, 59, passed away Friday, November 6, 2015, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale after a long courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Smith was born August 9, 1956, in Winter Haven to Zin and Elnora (Parrish) Smith. Kim was a lifetime resident of Polk County and graduated from Auburndale High School Class of 1974.
He was a member of Berea Baptist Church in Auburndale. Kim was a Polk County School Board Employee for 33 years, teaching at Auburndale High School, Lake Region High School, was the assistant principal at Winter Haven High School and retired as the District County School Board Hearing Officer. Kim was also the current Vice Mayor of Auburndale and a City Council Member.
He was preceded in death by his father. Kim is survived by his loving and devoted family; wife of 35 years, Carla Smith of Auburndale; mother, Elnora Smith of Auburndale; 2 sons, Bracken (Miranda) Smith of Auburndale and Jason (Sonia) Smith of Auburndale; 2 brothers, Keith (Melanie) Smith of Auburndale and Kevin (Connie) Smith of Auburndale; sister, Keliie (Bill) Reinhardt of Valrico; 6 grandchildren, Dalton, Morgan, Trenton, Braxton, Gemma, and Giana.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 105 Arneson Ave., Auburndale, FL. 33823.
Funeral service will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at the First United Methodist Church, 316 Lake Ariana Blvd., Auburndale. Visitation will be from 11-1 PM.
Arrangements made by Kersey Funeral Home.

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November 10, 2015

Sonjalyn Dickson Rine

"Southern lands and sky blue waters,
Midst them stands you Alma Mater.

Guardian of this fruitful land,
With all knowledge at your hand.

Ever guiding onward true,
Auburndale, we pledge to you.

Alma Mater, stand forever
On Lake Ariana's Shore."

November 10, 2015

Creela Coleman

Eastside Baptist was where we met first as children but later working WITH the kids. Kim and Carla were such hard workers with everything from play time to music. You taught me a lot and you leave an awesome legacy.

November 10, 2015

STEVE SQUIRES

Kim and I met in 73 we played football together and became friends. He was a stand up guy, tough as nails on that football field he loved the Bloodhounds as much as he loved the game. Kim was a special kind of person he never got upset on or off the field he was always cool and calm. He was very passionate about football and everything else he got into. Out of all the years I knew Kim I never saw him get mad or say one bad thing about anyone, and he is the only person I have ever known like that. You were a great player and a good friend Kim. I know that God has welcomed you home with all of the Love and Grace that he has for you and all of the rest of us. You are home now with a lot of our Bloodhound Brothers and all of your Family and Friends. Rest well Brother for where you are there is no pain or suffering there is nothing but Love, you are the lucky one. Today we mourn but tomorrow we celebrate and everyday there after for every day that we knew you. Rest well Brother we all loved you and will mis you.

November 10, 2015

Sonjalyn Dickson Rine

Kim...I cannot remember a time without you in it. I honestly think I've known you all my life and I believe that is exactly how long I have loved you. You are like family...no, you are family!

I know I will not meet you on the street or run into you at Publix...You will not be here to open a door, or carry an over stuffed box, or just slowly shake your head, smile,and laugh at me and say, "Oh no girl, you ain't right"...But I will forever cherish memories of you.

You have touched so many lives and hearts. God bless and keep your loved ones...family and friends.

Kim Smith you will be missed.

November 10, 2015

George & Donna Crumbly

It was 1971 when we first met, we played football together, graduated together, were friends the last 44 years. And back in July we ministered together. God bless you my friend. We love you & will keep Carla & the kids in our prayers.

November 9, 2015

Butch Reeves

Kim,You are piece now my friend.

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