He served in the US Army during the Korean War and was awarded the Silver Star. Bill was a member of Lessing Masonic Lodge #464 and the Hadi Shrine.
Bill was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Jennifer Anne Smith.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years Virginia Ellen Smith; sons, Michael Wade, Jeffrey William and Stephen Clarence Smith; nine grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Alexander West Chapel with burial to follow in Maumee Cemetery, Owensville, IN. Friends may visit 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at the funeral home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Autism Evansville, PO Box 8052, Evansville, IN 47716.
Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.
