Bill W. Smith

Bill W. Smith obituary, Paris, AR

Bill W. Smith

Bill Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home - Paris on Jan. 29, 2026.
Bill W. Smith of Paris, Arkansas, died Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in Paris. He was born on January 10, 1953, in England, Arkansas, to the late Bud Smith and Daisy (Whetion) Smith. He was 73 years old.

Bill was a retired millwright worker, and Bill was a big supporter of the Boy's Ranch.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 4th at Baxley Cemetery in Paris, with Bro. Keith Bullock officiating. All services are under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home in Paris.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Madge (Duhon) Smith; three children; a sister; a brother; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers are Jim Bean, Cecil Bean, Peyton Parrott, Brandon Parrott, Don Walker, and Charlie Allen.

Public viewing will be on Tuesday, February 3rd from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

To place an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.

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