William was born July 24, 1942 in Wake County, North Carolina to the late Paul Daniel Smith and the late Ruby Irene Boughman Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Linda Narron Smith, and daughter, Paula A. Smith.
He was retired from the United States Postal Service. William was a former elder, Sunday school teacher, and treasurer at Faith Bible Fellowship church for over 40 years, and where he raised his family. William enjoyed nature, watching Westerns, family, reading his Bible, and ice cold Pepsi.
He is survived by a son, Paul Smith Jr; beloved grandchildren, Jared P. Smith and Amelia A. Revels (Benji); great grandchildren, Molly, Mia, Everett (Smith) Brock, Dallas, and William “Todd” (Revels); brothers; John Raymond Smith of Kenly, James Clifton Smith of Selma, Joseph Lindsey Smith (Faye) of Zebulon and Donald “Duck” Franklin Smith (Charlotte) of Selma.
"Go rest high on that mountain
Son your work on earth is done.
Go to heaven a-shoutin'
Love for the Father and the Son.
A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Clayton, North Carolina. There will be no formal visitation.
On line condolences may be made to the family at: www.mclaurinatpinecrest.com.
McLaurin Funeral Home in Clayton, North Carolina is honored to be assisting the Smith family.
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