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William Smith

September 9, 1936 - June 16, 2016

Rev. William “Bill” Preston Smith Sr., age 79 a resident of Volga passed away Thursday June 16, 2016 at his residence. He was born September 9, 1936 in Wichita, Kansas a son of the late Preston Davis and Thelma Mae (Millsap) Smith. Bill was united in marriage on July 12, 1958 to Elsie Marie (Jesse) Smith who survives. Also surviving

Four children; Maria Louise Little and husband Michael of Dunkirk, IN

Thelma Jean Randolph and husband Stephen of Clarksburg

Ann Kathryn Kerwood and husband George of Clinton, MD

William Preston Smith Jr. and wife Bonnie of New Martinsville, WV

One sister; Sharon George of Wichita, Kansas

Nine grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren

Bill was preceded in death by one daughter Shawn Kathleen Schumm, three sisters, one adopted sister, and one brother.

He served in the US Navy from 1955-59 and was stationed in California and Guam, He received his B.S. degree from Mid-Atlantic Bible College in 1986; attended Winebrenner Seminary; and was received in transfer by 1989. Bill was active in the Heart and Hand Ministries in Philippi, and was active in all the church’s he served in, Pine Grove-Jacksonburg 1988, Friendship Charge 1992, Nestorville 1994, Tennerton 2000, Johnson Ave 2004 and retired this same year, after retirement he went back to minster Crossroads 2009 and Volga Charge 2013

Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Monday June 20, from 11am – 2 pm the service hour with Speaker Brad Dumire officiating. Interment will follow in the Floral Hills Memorial Gardens with military honors being accorded.

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Rev. William “Bill” Preston Smith Sr., age 79 a resident of Volga passed away Thursday June 16, 2016 at his residence. He was born September 9, 1936 in Wichita, Kansas a son of the late Preston Davis and Thelma Mae (Millsap) Smith. Bill was united in marriage on July 12, 1958 to Elsie Marie (Jesse)Continue Reading

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Mike and Debbie Bates left a message on June 27, 2016:
Elsie and family: So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. We hope this finds you as well as you can be and know that you are in our prayers. God Bless all of you. Love in Christ, Mike, Debbie, and family
Charles & Yvonnda Tenney left a message on June 20, 2016:
Elsie & family, we were so sorry to hear about Pastor Bill. May God's love and grace give you comfort at this trying time. love and prayers.
Jo Criss left a message on June 20, 2016:
Elsie We will certainly miss Bill and what he has meant to our Conference. Keep faith in God, knowing that this will sustain you through this difficult time. We are here to help. Jo
Jean & Charles Marshall left a message on June 20, 2016:
Elsie, you are in our prayers we will remember Bill always we have good memories of him when we were at Johnson Avenue Church. I was glad I got to talk to him at Walmart a few months back when he was sitting on the bench. God Bless you all Jean & Charles
Sheri-Lyn Sapp left a message on June 19, 2016:
Elsie & family, Sorry to here about the loss of Bill. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Richard@Connie Vandomelen left a message on June 18, 2016:
Our prayers our with you,and family's. love Richard,Connie, and Shelly.
Roger and Janice Hall left a message on June 18, 2016:
Each of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you hugs. Bonnie and Bill Jr. let me know if I can do anything for you. I loved Bill Sr. he was such a special man. His smile always brightened my day. I am so sorry for our loss but I am happy for those who have gone home before him they are now reunited. Heaven has gained a wonderful and powerful angel.
Rick and Kathy Black left a message on June 18, 2016:
So sorry to hear about Bill's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family.
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