Bill Smith Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bill Smith (Conway, Arkansas), who passed away on January 28, 2021, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Boyd Preston Smith and Wilma Lowe Smith. He is survived by: his brother Samuel Wade Smith, Sr.; his sister-in-law Katheryn Clay Smith; his nephew Samuel Wade Smith Jr.; his niece Carrie Michelle Smith Taliaferro (Zack); his great-nieces and great-nephews, William Bryce Taliaferro and Tucker Hampton Taliaferro; and his nephew Gregory Blake Smith.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bishop-Crites Funeral Home

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February 1, 2021

Someone wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Bill Smith, Bill was a solid, joyful, comforting & oving ministerial presence for many friends & me throughout the past 30+ years at HPUMC. He will always be remembered for his warm heart & thoughtful guidance. Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.”

January 31, 2021

Diana Winkelmann wrote a sympathy message

“Bill Smith was a kind and gentle soul. He married my husband Bill and I, 39 years ago. He was the single adults minister when we met at the Becomers Class of HPUMC. He was a true friend to everyone he ever met. The world will miss Bill Smith. Until we meet again. Diana Winkelmann”

January 31, 2021

Liz Taylor wrote a sympathy message

“Devastated to hear about "Uncle Bill," as we called him. He was such an integral part of our family - joining vacations, decorating our Christmas tree with us each year, funerals, weddings, baptisms, birthdays - Bill was either in attendance or the master of ceremonies. I will miss his big hugs and his "My lands, a livin'" when he'd see me, as well as his sweet cards with his perfect, one-of-a-kind penmanship. He was so special to so many people, and will be greatly missed. 😢❤️”

January 30, 2021

Linda Matzen wrote a sympathy message

“Bill was a wonderful man & I was privileged to be one of hundreds to have him perform my marriage ceremony in 1984. My deepest sympathies to the family”

January 30, 2021

Patsy Watson wrote a sympathy message

“Bill was such a wonderful and caring person. He married us 35 years ago, baptized our daughter, and gave the eulogy at my parents funerals. One of the best memories I have of Bill is going on ski trips and watching him ski slowly down the middle of the slope with his headphones on. Miss him so much. Patsy and Bill Watson”