Billy Smith, 73, went home to be with the Lord August 18, 2018.  Billy served in the Vietnam War.  Billy also was a carpenter, who would show anyone how to fix their homes.

Billy was preceded in death by parents Willie and Viola Smith; sisters, Mary (Blackmon) Grant, and Linda K. Smith; brothers, Willie L. Smith and Alvin Smith.

Billy leaves to keep his memories alive, wife Regina Smith; daughter, LaToyia (Charles) Jenkins; sisters, Patricia Ann Rivers, and Helen Smith; brothers, Mark (Maggie) Smith and Gary Smith.  Billy also leaves his special granddaughter, Sydney Jenkins; special niece, Janiyah Smith; nephew who was more like a son, Dino (Dena) Rivers; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

AS WE LOOK BACK

By Clare Jones

As we look back overtime, we find ourselves wondering….

Did we remember to thank you enough, for all you have done for us?

For all the times you were by our side, to help and support us…..

To celebrate our successes, to understand our problems.

And accept our defeats?

Or for teaching us by your example, the value of hard work, good

Judgement, courage and integrity?

We wonder if we ever thanked you for the sacrifices you made

To let us have the very best?

And for the simple things like laughter, smiles and times we shared?

If we have forgotten to show our gratitude enough for the things you did

We’re thanking you now, and we are hoping you knew all along how

Much you meant to us.