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William Smith Sr.

1929 - 2017

William Smith Sr. obituary, 1929-2017, Houston, TX

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1929

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2017

William Smith Obituary

William A. Smith, Sr.
1929-2017
William A. Smith, originally from Houston, passed away in Dallas on March 19, 2017 after battling cancer. W.A. graduated from Houston's Lamar HS in 1947 and received his BBA from UT Austin in 1954. After service in the Navy he enjoyed life: like water skiing on Lake Austin with his son, and later in life socializing with his beloved Shirley Stevens. He is survived by his son, William Smith, Jr. grandsons Jeffrey and Cameron, sister Alma Jean Oates, niece Carolyn Oates, brother Eugene Hudson Smith, nieces Marybeth Smith and Jan Tucker, and longtime companion Shirley Stevens. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on April 8, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Dallas, 1707 San Jacinto, Dallas, TX 75201.

Published by Houston Chronicle on Apr. 2, 2017.
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Offering my condolences to the loved ones. "May mercy and peace and love be increased to you."- Jude 2

March 26, 2018

I am still at the hospital today..not sure when I will be released.. miss you and Mama..Love you BOTH..

Rebecca McCarter-Hall

March 20, 2018

You are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way. May you find Strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared. Please accept my sincere condolences. 2 Thessalonians 3:16

February 10, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Al Stanton

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January 24, 2018

Very sweet and loving man, he will be missed!

Stacie & Skyler Stohner

April 8, 2017

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