Willie M. Smith Jr.

Willie M. Smith Jr. NORFOLK - Willie M. "Smitty" Smith Jr., 61, of the 900 block of Oaklawn Ave., passed away Aug. 25, 2009. He was born Nov. 19, 1947, to the late Emaline Chancey and Willie M. Smith Sr. in Norfolk. Willie was educated in St. Joseph Catholic School and Norfolk Catholic High School. He was a member of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception. Willie retired from the U.S. Army after 22 years of service and was employed with the Norfolk Naval Shipyard as a police officer for six years. He recently retired from Avis Car Rental after 10 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Aida E. Smith; five daughters, Heather D. Rhodes (Roger), Letticia A. Smith, Abigail Pacheco, Angelica Pacheco and Ashley Colon; one son, Heriberto Colon; one sister, Denise Mourning; four grandchildren, Nathaniel Rhodes, Alexander Rhodes, ZaMiyah Crenshaw and Jaylen Hughes; a nephew, Ayinde Mouning; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, 232 Chapel St. Family and friends will assemble at Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel, one hour prior to service for the procession to the church. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.