William Robert Smith Sr. Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of William Robert Smith Sr. of Hartford, Connecticut, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 30, 2024 at the age of 98. 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, Benjamin Smith and Pearl Smith (Woods); his wife Agnes D. Smith; his son Ronald Ware; and his siblings, Benjamin, Charles Smith, Thelma Hall and Barbara Drayton.

He is survived by: his children, Sharon Smith of Hartford, William Smith (Doris) of Colchester, Finitia Armstrong of East Point, GA, Robert Ware of Hartford, CT and Jubae Knight of Moore, SC.; his grandchildren, KeJuan, Nickia Miller, William III, Rasheem, Ashley Smith, Meisha (Terrance), Jesse Armstrong (Chrisandra), TaRori Robinson (Jonathan), Rory, Jr. Weaver (Shamari), Etta, Raven and Patricia Weaver; his great grandchildren, Sherell Davis, Bria Miller, KeJuan Miller, II, Ke'Jhan Miller, Kimbrae Miller, Anai, Alani, Rihanna, Camille Smith, Aria, Bryson Pierce, Christopher Wilson, Jordyn Armstrong, Rory III, Royal, Ross Weaver and Ethan Howell; his great great grandchildren, Na'ryah Mearise, Nore Clark, Tatum Coleman, Caiden Moreland and Michael Hansley (Masyn); his nieces and nephews, Terrence Smith, Charles Teale, Elder Antoine Smith, Dr. Kimberly James, Shari Cousins, Rev. Bridget Pope and Camille Moore; his grandson Jevon Myers; his children, Derrick Newby, Bishop Darrell Collins, Dr. Yolanda Johnson, Patricia "Tisshie" Lopez and Glenda Thomas; his godsons, Keith Knight, Chris Bowen and Troy Crooms; and his close friends, Floyd Bagwell, James Seabrooks and Marie Alston.

A wake was held on Wednesday, November 13th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church (2 F D Oates Ave, Hartford, CT 06120). A celebration of life was held on Thursday, November 14th 2024 at 8:00 AM at the Mount Calvary Baptist Church (2 F D Oates Ave, Hartford, CT 06120).