Wililam Ronald Smith Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Wililam Ronald Smith (Salisbury, North Carolina), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 21, 2024 at the age of 86. 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, Cicero "Sid" Watkins Smith and Mary Frances Call Smith; his wife Loretta Austin Smith; and his brother Anthony Earl Smith. He is survived by: his children, Randall Todd Smith (Kelly) of Salisbury and Rhonda Smith Elliott (John) of Gold Hill; his grandson Corbin A. Elliott; his pets, Harley James Smith and Lilly-Ann Noel Smith; his sister Marsha Smith Correll (Robert) of Mocksville; his siblings-in-law, Helen Peacock, Ernest Austin (Pat) and Rick Austin (Pat); his caregivers, Patti Watkins, Ada Lyerly, Amanda Adams, Debra McLaughlin, Elizabeth Wear, Tracy Coley, Lisa Fields, Joyce Hartman, Annie Wilkey, April Eller and Lisa McDonald; and his close friend Linda Head.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 25th 2024 from 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM at the St. Matthews Lutheran Church (9275 Bringle Ferry Rd, Salisbury, NC 28146). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 25th 2024 at 4:00 PM at the same location.
Memorials may be made to Victory Junction, 4500 Adam's Way, Randleman, NC 27317 or online at victoryjunction.org. Keep William's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
