Smith Billy Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Smith Billy (Ankeny, Iowa), born in Buffalo Center, Iowa, who passed away on November 17, 2021 at the age of 91. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Elsie Drake; his daughter Jean Smith; and his siblings, Johnny Smith, Margaret Honken, Marion Heitland and Dorothy Heitland.
He is survived by: his aunts, Bess and Rose; his children, Cindy Smith of Minneapolis, MN, Randy Smith (Judy) of Ankeny and Dan Smith (Diana) of Urbandale; his grandchildren, Jonathan Smith (Vanessa) of Nevada, Rachel Willey (Colton) of Polk City, Joy Smith, Bekah Smith and Jen Smith of Ankeny; and his great grandchildren, Stephen, Zekeriah, Ellia, William, Blaine and Taya. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He worked in the good ol' days, when the carpenter did everything from pouring the foundation, laying block, setting up studs, shingling, hanging sheet rock, and nailing on the finish trim.
