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William Smith

1931 - 2021

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1931

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2021

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Arden, North Carolina

William Smith Obituary

William Smith
September 25, 1931 - December 26, 2021
Asheville, North Carolina - William (Bill) passed just after Christmas. A Kansas City native, William was in the steel business for nearly 50 years with Richards and Conover Steel Co. of Kansas City. Bill was predeceased by his father William in 1943 and his mother Frances in 2003. He is survived by his wife, daughter, three grandchildren, two sisters, three nephews and one niece. Memorials to the Salvation Army.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Jan. 9, 2022.

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Mae

January 22, 2022

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

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January 1, 2022

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Please take comfort in the words found at 2nd Thessalonians 2: 16,17.

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1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Trinity Baptist Church of Asheville

216 Shelburne Rd., Asheville, NC 28806

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Trinity Baptist Church of Asheville

216 Shelburne Rd., Asheville, NC 28806

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72 Long Shoals Rd, Arden, NC 28704

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