Rev. William O. Smith

My family went to Rev. Smith when he first started ministering in Phoenix. As I recall the first meetings were held in a small classroom at Gomper's Clinic. We were there when the original Crossroads was built on Central Av. Though I was a child I remember his weekly visits to my dear mother. I still remember some of his sermons and even though they were close to 60 years ago they helped me in life. My condolences to his loving family. He had such a large impact on so many people.

I remember Bill with great admiration and respect from his earliest days serving as the pastor of Crossroads United Methodist Church. In fact, I was a member of his first confirmation class, which was held at Simis Grade School in 1958 before Crossroads Church was built. He was consistently gentle and soft-spoken and a joy to be with. I did not know (as was stated in his obituary) that he was born on April 5, my parents (Murray and Martha Whitmire) wedding anniversary as well as my wife's...

I was sorry to hear of the passing of Reverend Smith. I had worked with him on numerous occasions at Green Acres in Scottsdale. He was pleasant and always a joy to be around. God bless your family. You will be sorely missed but never forgotten!

Rev Smith a k a Bill had a large presence in our family's lives. From baptisms to youth groups to weddings to last year's funeral for my Dad's cousin Margaret, he was there as a guiding light. But besides a physical presence, he also had a spiritual presence. Unknowing to us youth, he introduced us to equality. He made sermons interesting by using Peanuts cartoons while delivering God's word. He showed us what a great example Jesus was. And he introduced us to humanity. Our love and...

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

We were so very sorry to hear of Reverend Smith's passing. He was always there for us, no matter the need. He had a true gift for making you feel better.
He will be greatly missed. Love, Debbie, Dawn, Lisa and Terri Schoenberger

Rev Smith, you will be missed! I will miss your smiling face and funny sense of humor. Thank you for your kindness and loving spirit. Jodie Perez (Shadow Mtn Mortuary)

Bill you and Ann were like my 2nd parents in so many ways heartfelt times when you both cared so deeply for us I have kept safely in my heart thank for being there always , you and Ann even taking pictures in the hospital. You and Ann are my treasures forever be safe love Daniel and Deborah Delgado

My condolences to Rev. Smith's family. I attended funerals where he officiated and so enjoyed listening to him that I had him officiate my father's funeral. He was a gentle soul, good listener and great speaker with words of comfort and wisdom. I am sorry for your loss.
D. Kelly