William E. (Gene) Smith, age 79, was born on December 7, 1940, and passed away on November 22, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Hubert Smith & Elvie Mae Sheffield Smith. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Mary Ann Head Smith, daughters, Cheryl G. Freeman (Steve) & Tracy D. Smith, son, Steven E. Smith (Kim); grandchildren, Katelyn, Chelsey, Nathan, Brittany & Josh; great-grandchildren, Jaxon, Elaina, J.B & Connor. He is also survived by his sister, Thelma White, & his brother, Johnny Smith. Mr. Smith retired from the U.S. Postal Service after a 30 year career. He served as Post Office station manager at Center Point, Meadowbrook, Eastlake & Pratt City. He was also a member of East Gardendale Baptist Church. Visitation will be held on Tuesday November 24, 2020 at Ridout’s Gardendale Chapel from 1:00-2:00 PM, funeral service at 2:00 PM, & internment will follow at Oakwood Memorial Gardens.