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BILLY E. SMITH Billy, a long time resident of West Palm Beach passed away on Sunday, August 24 at his home surrounded by his family at the age of 93. Billy was born in Elberton, Georgia and moved to West Palm Beach in 1937. In 1960, he established Billy Smith Wheel Alignment and Brakes, Inc., in downtown West Palm Beach. Billy was one of a handful of local merchants who have continued to operate in the downtown area for close to 50 years. In 2006, he was the honorary recipient of the City of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Post Trail Blazer Award. With thousands of loyal customers, Billy will be fondly remembered for his commitment to honest and reliable automotive repair services. Billy is survived by his three daughters Patti Smith, Gloria Shaw, and Bunny Hiatt, and one son, Mike; sisters, Lillian and Dallys; 7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and many loving nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 30 years, Marie, his brother, Al and sisters, Jewett, Sally and Louise. Billy's memorial service will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at Quattlebaum Funeral Home 1201 S. Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach 33401 with a reception to follow at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, Billy and his family request for donations to be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach 33407. Quattlebaum Funeral & Cremation Services Family Owned and Operated www.quattlebaum.org To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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George & Linda Hamaty
August 26, 2008
Linda&Iare very sorry about the passing of your dad.He led afull & colorful life. May God comfort you in this time of loss. Linda&george Hamaty
Margaret Wright
August 26, 2008
Patti:
I was so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I always remember him as such a soft spoken and kind person. My heartfelt sympathies go out to you, Mike, Billy and your family.
Kimberly Coates
August 26, 2008
Patti, Bob, Billy and Chris-
We are so sorry to hear of your great loss. We will keep you in our prayers, and hope that the love of your family and friends will bring you comfort in the coming days. It sure was a help to us as we grieved the loss or our loved ones over the last couple of years. Take Care and God Bless-Kimberly & Marion Coates
Kathlene Troisi-Marcucci
August 26, 2008
Although we did not personally know Mr. Smith very well, through Patty and Bob, we felt that we were a part of his life. Listening to stories over the last few years formed a clear vision of the upstanding person that he was. May he have peace for eternity.
Love from the Marcucci-Troisi Family
Jim and 'Nita Brockman
August 25, 2008
If you ever met Mr. Smith, you never forgot it. He was always so kind. His legacy will live on through the loving kindness in his beautiful children and family. We will all miss you Mr. Smith.
Rebecca Roche
August 25, 2008
To my dear cousins,
Uncle Billy will always be remembered as an honorable man and a true gentleman.
I know that he has given you immeasurable happy memories that will keep you feeling his love for many, many years to come.
He is with terrific company now,
(Hi "Aint Hel" and Aunt Ree!) enjoying happy times again.
Our love to you all, The Roche Family, WNY
Sunny Bippus
August 25, 2008
The Bippus Family have been patrons of Billy Smith's from the time of its opening. We are saddened to hear of Mr. Smith's passing. We sent our deepest heartfelt sympathies. Sunny Bippus
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