W.R. "Bill" Smith

W.R. "Bill" Smith W.R. "Bill" Smith peacefully departed this world on November 10, 2008. Born to Alec and Margaret Smith on December 12, 1922 he spent the majority of his life in the Driftwood Community with his beloved wife Edna Rae. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII, after which he worked as an electrician, then owned the Commodore Perry barber shop in downtown Austin for a number of years. After closing the shop, he went on to head the Maintenance Dept. for Dripping Springs I.S.D. Finally after retiring, he and Rae enjoyed sitting on the front porch in their swing. He continued to be amazed at the growth of the Driftwood area. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years Edna Rae, and sister Irene Ruston. Survivors include his sons, Bill Smith and wife Diannia of Austin, Larry Smith and wife Felicia of Ft. Worth; sister, Mattie Reese of Leander; grandchildren, Kaysa Smith, Jessica Smith, Shane Smith, Seth Smith; great-grandchild, Holly Jones; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express deep appreciation for the excellent care received from the Staff of St. David's South Austin Hospital, especially the CVR Unit, Dr. Bartek, and the staff at Texas Neuro Rehab Hospital. David Smith will officiate the funeral services which will be held Saturday, 2:00 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church with burial at the Driftwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Harrell Funeral Home, 4435 Frontier Trail, Austin. Pallbearers will be Roy Ruston, Wayne Odell, Alvin Odell, Lonnie Ruston and James Ruston.