William Smith
May 6, 1942 - May 28, 2017
William Smith, 75, of Peoria passed away on Wednesday May 28, 2017 at 7:41a.m. He was born on May 06, 1942 in Mason TN. to Dorsey Smith and Addie Walton They precede him. He married his life time companion Hattie Mae Smith in 1959 she also precedes him. William was an advocate driver and loved fishing. He retired from Caterpillar after 30 years in union local 974. He leaves to cherish his memories four sons: Walter (Sylvia Wrenthrope) Johnson, Ivory (Angela) Johnson, Eddie Johnson and Melvin Smith all of Peoria one daughter; Michelle (Walter) Kelly of Peoria, three brothers; Eddie (Carrissa) Smith of NJ., Earl (Tonya) Taylor and Ricky (Cynthia) Smith both of Detroit, three sisters; Margaret Smith, Rosa Smith and Bobby (Walter) McKinney all of Detroit eight grandchildren: Erika Draine , Ronnie Thomas, Marius Mason, Patrick Smith, Malika Rowery, Pepsi Smith, Princess Smith, and Dominique Hogan and a host of great grandchild and other family members and friends. In addition to his parent and wife he was also preceded in death by three brothers Tommy, Lynn, and Charles Smith and two sisters Gloria McBride and Jean Dotsey. Services will be held on Saturday June 3, 2017 at 11:00a.m. at T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel with visitation commencing one hour prior. William will be laid to rest in the Lutheran Cemetery. Online condolences and words of encouragement can be made at www.twparkschapel.com.
William Smith, 75, of Peoria passed away on Wednesday May 28, 2017 at 7:41a.m. He was born on May 06, 1942 in Mason TN. to Dorsey Smith and Addie Walton They precede him. He married his life time companion Hattie Mae Smith in 1959 she also... View Obituary & Service Information