William Henderson Smith Jr.

He was born on October 30, 1934, one of two children of William H. Smith and Elizabeth Land Smith.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Margaret E. Smith, his parents, his sister, Rachel Ferguson and son, William H. Smith, III. He is survived by children Susan Bradshaw (Brian), John David Smith, Robert Smith (Christi), and Thomas Smith, as well as six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Bill was raised in Lexington, KY where he attended the University of Kentucky before receiving his medical degree from the University of Louisville. He had a rewarding career as an ear, nose and throat surgeon in Hampton for nearly thirty years before retiring to Williamsburg. Bill was a lifelong stamp collector, amateur radio enthusiast and country music lover. He was active with Housing Partnerships, Inc. in Williamsburg well into his 80s.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 6 at 3:00 PM at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg, VA with a reception following.

In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to Housing Partnerships, Inc., 115 Palace Ln, Williamsburg, VA 23185 or housingpartnerships.org/donate.