William Young Smith
May 29, 1947 ~ March 17, 2011
Resided in:
Knoxville, TN
William Young Smith, 63, died March 17, 2011 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born May 29, 1947 in Athens, GA.
He graduated in 1965 from Winter Haven High School and received his undergraduate degree in 1969 from the Citadel in Charleston, SC. He then obtained a MBA from the University of Georgia in 1972 and later served in the United States Air Force.
During his time in Asheville he served on numerous community boards. He was employed by Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Affiliated of Asheville, NC until 1986 when he became a McDonald's franchise owner-operator. In 1989 he moved to Knoxville, TN.
He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Smith. He is survived by his mother, Alexa Smith. He leaves his wife, Laura Hughes Smith, a son, Robert H. Smith, two daughters, Allison Stanly and Jennifer Dent, and his children's spouses, Kathleen Smith, William Stanly, and Andrew Dent. He also leaves his nine grandchildren, a brother, Dr. Carl Smith, and a sister, Jessalyn Stone.
He loved being with his grandchildren and family. He was an avid collector of antique English porcelain and enjoyed spending time in England. He also enjoyed football and fishing.
A memorial service will be held on March 24, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian, 72 Long Shoals Road, Arden, NC 28704.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 1705 Clinch Ave., Knoxville, TN 37916.
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Laura and family, Our condolences, thoughts and prayers at the loss of your husband and father, Bill. May God’s love and grace carry you now and in the days ahead.
Greg & Lisa , Charles & Ruth Mills
Laura and Family,, we had the pleasure of knowing Bill and seeing his sweet heart. I will remember him this way. You and the children are in our prayers. We are here when you get home. Dave and Sandy
DEAREST LAURA AND FAMILY:
OUR HEARTS HAVE BEEN SO HEAVY FOR YOU AND THE WHOLE FAMILY. WHAT A SHOCK TO HEAR FROM RON AND BRENDA ON FRIDAY MORNING!
THE LORD’S WAYS ARE PASSED OUR UNDERSTANDING BUT HE IS THERE FOR YOU AND HE IS WELCOMING BILL HOME TO HIS ETERNAL LODGING. HE IS NOW COMPLETE AND WE WILL ALL SEE HIM AGAIN!
NEEDLESS TO SAY, ALICE AND I WOULD WELCOME THE CHANCE TO HELP YOU THROUGH THE COMING WEEKS AND MONTHS.
WE LOVE YOU AND ARE LIFTING YOU UP DAILY.
BILL
Rob:
My family and I will be keeping you and yours in our thoughts and prayers.
All of you are in our thoughts and in our prayers. We send our deepest sympathy and our love.
Rob:
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Bill and I were classmates in ‘The Perfect Class, 1969’ and in B company for our 4 years at the Citadel – he was a good friend and one heck of a softball pitcher – He and his family are in our thoughts and prayers
Michael and Betsy Selders
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Tom and I were so sorry to hear of Bill’s death – hope to see you on Thursday. Our thoughts are with all of you, and we share your sorrow.
Rob:
I was so sorry to hear about your dad. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and am praying for you.
Laura,
I am SO sorry for your loss and ours as well. I enjoyed spending time with Bill when he was last here visiting. We remembered so many good times when we were all kids and visiting the different places Aunt Lec and Uncle Carl lived. We even discussed having a cousins reunion this summer. Midge, Jane and I will see you Thursday.
Love and condolences to all,
Carolyn
I’m glad I got to see you and Laura at the reunion.
Go with God and rest in peace.
Dear Laura and family,
Jerry and I want to offer you our love and sympathy. We remember with fondness our happy times on Deerhaven when our children were small. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Rosemary and Jerry Crow
I am sorry to hear of Bill’s passing and remember fondly the days spent working with him at Coke in Asheville.
May the family experience the peace of our father Jesus Christ during the days ahead.
Laura & Family: I was so glad to see Bill & you at the WHHS reunion this past fall in Winter Haven. I got a phone call from Bill while you two were in Jacksonville, Fl. and we talked for an hour about life and families and what we’ve done. He was a good friend from Garner Elementary, through Lake Alfred Junior, and WHHS, Class of ’65. I taught him to ride my motorcycle in the backyard on 28th Street NW, and thought he’d wreck it & perish then, but he survived to live a full life with many friends. I’m glad to be one of them! God Bless him & you, Lee
We are deeply saddened to hear the news about the death of Bill. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God give you his peace and comfort and surround you with love.
Love,
Buz and Chris Swaim
Laura and family, I am so saddened to hear of your loss of Bill. I am so happy to have gotten to see him at our WHHS reunion in October and I am proud to call him a friend even though over the years we did not stay in touch. I am so sorry for your loss and also for the loss of a great WHHS classmate.
Susan Perkins Parler
Laura and family, I am sorry to hear about Bill. I enjoyed working with him at Coca-Cola and getting to know him as the good person he was. Mavis and I send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Laura and family, We received word just today of Bills passing. We are so sorry! We are certainly remembering you in prayer.
My most sincere condolences to Bill’s family.
Johnny Coley
Class of ’65
I am thinking of you,Laura and your children. so sorry about Bill.
Life is too short with those we love. God bless you and support you during this time. Tommie
My prayers and thoughts are with the family of a very good person I knew Bill since the eighth grade I cannot remeber him saying or doing anything negative. He was a very special person. I feel blessed to call him a frind.
Laura, Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you continue life without Bill. Although we didn’t see each other often, it was always an enjoyable time when we did. Please call on us if we can do anything to aid in your trials. Sincerely, Jerry Grant and all the folks at Beverly-Grant
Dear Laura & Family,
We just found out about Bill’s passing. We are all so sorry to here this ; our Love, Prayers and condolences are with you all.
John always looked at Bill as a great Businessman and gentleman.
He was great for the community and truly will be missed by All that knew him.
Laura if there is anything we can
do, Please let us know. This is such a heart breaking day. You both bring a smile to me when you came in to eat. With all our love,
John & Susan Poulos
and staff from Apollo Flame
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I did not see the two of you very often, but remember you well.
golf shop sheila b f c c
Dear Laura:
Eleanor and I were deeply saddened to hear of Bill’s passing. I enjoyed my working and personal relationship with you and Bill. We remember fondly the time we came to Knoxville for a South Carolina -Tennessee football game. Bill was a gracious host who made our stay very pleasant despite the Volunteer win. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Warmest regards,
Peter Lloyd