William Basil Smith Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to William Basil Smith of Jefferson, Georgia, born in Staunton, Virginia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. William left this world on May 26, 2024 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact William had on those he encountered along his journey. Though William may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Roller Smith and Gladys Althea Smith (Graham); and his brother Elwood Stuart Smith. He is survived by: his wife Doris R. Smith of Jefferson; his sons, William Edwin "Bill" Smith (Donna Dianne "Dee") of Greenville, SC, David Basil Smith (Joelle) of Brevard, NC and Mark Andrew Smith (Tiffany) of Brevard, NC.; his grandchildren, Kevin William Smith of West Union, SC and Amber Nichole Daniel (Dempsey) of Hartwell, GA.; and his sister Belva Mae Lawhorne of Staunton, VA..