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William Smith Obituary

Smith, William (Bill) Age 70 of Mesick, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife by his side on May 12, 2016. He was the loving husband of 54 years to Judith Melanson. Very treasured Dad of Kimberly (Sheryl) Smith, Darsie (Jeff) Keehn, Melissa Smith, Elmer Wilson and Lawrence Vermillion. Dear grandpa of Sasha, Nikki, Austin and Zack. Great grandpa of Abbie, Karmen and Gunner. Also survived by his 2 dogs; Febbie and Tristie and many nieces and nephews. Bill loved the country life. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and two-tracking. He also loved being in his garage, working on all his toys. He and Judith enjoyed spending their winters in Florida with their friends and family. A celebration of Bill's life will be held at a later time. Please share a memory of Bill at www.covellfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell Funeral Home, Kingsley.

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Published by Flint Journal from May 13 to May 15, 2016.

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May 19, 2016

To the family of Bill Smith. We were so sorry to read that Bill had passed away. We've wondered about you all so many times and want to send our regrets. Bill was a very good man and he left an awful lot of good memories behind. We can imagine him up there with his parents and all those that went before him ---Gone Fishin --R.I.P. Bill.

Michael Simons

May 15, 2016

RIP uncle Bill. You will be missed forever. Until we meet again...

Julie and Carl Cole

May 15, 2016

What a great picture. You was a very good uncle and very good dad and grandpa. Rip my uncle. You will be sadly missed. Go join all your family up there. They are waiting. Your niece Julie

Michael Simons

May 15, 2016

Uncle Bill,

Losing some one is never an easy thing,
your left with the special memories they'd bring.
You touched many lives with your kindness and love,
when strength comes to mind, you're who we'll think of.
Just take comfort in the love expressed for you,
In your absence we'll do the best we can do.
By: Michael Simons
5/15/2016
Uncle Bill,
You were a blessing to those who knew you. I will always remember you and the times we shared when I was a kid and you and aunt Judy lived in Interlochen with the girls. I was always afraid of that lake behind your house but always went down the path with you to see the deer tracks by the salt blocks you always had set out. You will be missed but I take comfort in knowing that my dad is no longer alone up there and will have someone to spend time with. Two special men in one special place.....

I love you!

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