of Benton, AR
February 19, 1948 - February 4, 2019
William "Bill" Andrew Smith, 70, of Benton passed away on February 4, 2019. He was born in Little Rock on February 19, 1948 to Ethel Lester Smith Starrett and the late Raymond Smith. Bill was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Avilla. He was an expert woodworker and craftsman for 50 years but his real passion was for fishing, hunting, gardening, and spending time with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Smith, and his brother and sister-in-law, Eugene and Debbie Smith.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Regina (Schrader) Smith; son, Travis (Cassie) Smith; daughter, Heather (Mark) Hardin; mother, Ethel Lester Smith Starrett; his 5 grandchildren, Connor, Emma & Cole Smith, and Lily & Liam Hardin, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, many nieces, nephews, and cousins, and Uncle W.J. (Nell) Lester, Jr.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Zion Lutheran Church of Avilla officiated by Rev. Mike Schleider. Interment will follow in Zion Lutheran Cemetery of Avilla.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening, February 6th at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047) in Benton.
Memorials may be made to Avilla Community Garden and/or Avilla Zion Shut-In Ministry, 300 Avilla East, Alexander, AR 72002.
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5 Condolence(s)
Mary Christine
Thursday, February 7, 2019
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this time. "Paps" was a great man who will be dearly missed. I enjoyed our talks while I was pregnant with Connor and when Connor was younger. My heart breaks at the loss we are all feeling right now. If you guys need anything just let me know.
Melissa Nickols
Thursday, February 7, 2019
May your family take comfort in the promises of our Heavenly Father Jehovah God at Job 14:13-15 and Revelation 21:3-4.
Jim and Jean (McGill) Stiles
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Dear Regina and family, we were so sorry to hear about William. I have lots of memories of William as we all grew up in the Gravel Ridge area. We would have loved to be there with you tonight and at the services tomorrow but neither of us are able to see well enough to drive safely after dark or in bad weather anymore. We will have you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom and Althea Schoepp
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Thoughts and prayers are with you. It's in His name we live.
John and Gloria Mathis
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
So sorry. Y'all are in our prayers. John is not able to drive at night and if it rains he can't use his power wheel chair. If there is anything we can do for you PLEASE let us know. John would have liked to visit with y'all. His #501-442-7199