William Edward Smith Jr.

William Edward Smith Jr. obituary, Louisville, KY

William Edward Smith Jr.

William Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Owen Funeral Home - Dixie Highway on Feb. 9, 2024.
William Edward Smith, Jr., 76, passed away Thursday February 8, 2024.
William was born on March 17, 1947, to the late William Sr. and Emily (Doan) Smith.
He has been a custodian for the University of Louisville for 34 years.
Preceded in death by his parents.
Survived by his son William E. Smith III (Sunnie), three grandchildren Clayton Smith, Jacob Carver, Grant Gunn; sister Linda Hicks and friends that loved him.
Visitation will be Sunday February 11, 2024, from 1:00-5:00pm Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway.

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