Bill Smith

Bill Smith

Sept 1, 1921 - Jan 27, 2017

Bill Smith was born on September 1, 1921 in Decatur, Arkansas. He defended our nation during World War II as a Sergeant First Class in the US Army, fighting in the Pacific at the Philippines and Okinawa. He then served as an MP in post-war Japan.

He built many structures as a carpenter and made many friends through a love of conversation. Bill passed away on January 27, 2017 in Livermore, California. He is predeceased by his wife Lucille Smith, his parents Martin and Nancy Smith, and six brothers - Arthur, Ned, Lee, Francis, Howard, Ray and sister Octavia. He is survived by his daughter Linda Johnson (Chuck), his son William (Raynette), and his grandchildren Richard, Anthony (Jennifer), Krista (Stephen), and Timothy.

Remembrances may be sent to the Disabled American Veterans charity (www.dav.org). The family would like to thank everyone who shared their lives with him. Services will be held on Feb 2 at 10am at Oaklawn Memorial Park - 421 N. Sierra Ave, Oakdale.

Service
When: Thursday, February 2, 2017 10:00am
Location: Oaklawn Memorial Park
Address: 431 North Sierra Avenue
OAKDALE,CA 95361

Interment
When: Thursday, February 2, 2017
Location: Oaklawn Memorial Park
Address: 431 Sierra Avenue
OAKDALE,CA 95361