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William Smith Obituary

SMITH William T. Smith, 74, a lifelong resident of Jacksonville, passed away March 3rd, after years of declining health. Mr. Smith was a graduate of Landon High School and employed as an electrician by CSX Railroad for more than 40 years. He was a member of the Masons, Ionic Lodge #101, and was a bluegrass music lover and member of the North Florida Bluegrass Association. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Mary Smith. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Virginia Smith, his number one son Michael (Deborah) and his favorite daughter Michele Smith. He is also survived by his ten grandchildren Jenifer (Charles) Terrizzi, Amanda, Tom (Emily), William, Gracie, Robert, Margaret, Charles, Rosemary and Rush Smith and six great-grandchildren - Caleb, Charis, Mercy and Julia Terrizzi and Titus and Micah Smith and also countless relatives and friends. Family will receive friends Monday, March 8 from 6-8 pm at Hardage- Giddens Chapel, 4115 Hendricks Ave. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 9 at 11 am also at Hardage-Giddens Chapel. Burial will take place directly after at Greenlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 4115 Hendricks Ave. Jacksonville, FL 32207. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Mar. 7, 2010.

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Dean Pickett

March 11, 2010

Dear Virginia, Michael and Michele,

I am so sorry that I did not know of Billy's passing.
Florine Miller called me and she didn't know either.
I would have attended his service if I had known.
It's sad to see another one of the original
Tiger Hole residents leave us.
I do know that one day we will see him in glory.
Thank the Lord for His salvation.
I will be praying for your whole family.
Florine Miller also wishes to let you
know she was sorry about Billy's passing.

God bless you all!

Dean Pickett

Sally Butts

March 8, 2010

Michele,

Slug and I are so very sad for you and your family at the loss of your Dad. May the love of your family and friends sustain you now and in the weeks ahead..

with love,

Sally and Slug Butts

Frances Dees

March 8, 2010

Virginia
My prayers are with you and the family.
Billy was a friend and I will never forget the good times bowling and eating pizza afterwards. Take Care
Love You

Frances Dees

March 8, 2010

Virginia
My prayers are with you and the family.
Billy was a friend and I will never forget the good times we had bowling and eating pizza afterwards. Talk to you soon.
Love you,

March 7, 2010

My prayers are with the family. I worked with Billy back in the 50's and remember his as a fine young man. I know the family will greaqtly miss him Jim Ritch

Jenifer Terrizzi

March 4, 2010

mugga mugga Grandpa, we miss you. ? Jeni

Joyce Radiches

March 4, 2010

Michele, Art and I are so sorry for your great loss, please know that you and your family are in our thoughts, hearts and prayers.

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