He was the son of William Lafayette Smith and Amy Elida Elliott of Addison, New York. He served his country in the Unites States Navy as a Fireman Apprentice. Upon leaving the Navy he was a volunteer firefighter, truck driver and a registered dietician and chef. He was a Past Master of the Fort Pierce Masonic Lodge #87.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Barb, his sister Amy Sanford and husband Lyman, his children, and their spouses: Michael and Brenda Walenta, Robin and James Hartless, James Smith, Joseph and Natalie Smith and Christopher Smith, grandchildren: Elizabeth, Perry, Brittany and Julie and his great grandchildren: Casandra, Samantha (Dominic), Jessie Jr., Demetrius, Marlei and Preston. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Christopher.
Services will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the Fort Pierce Masonic Lodge #87, 4590 Oleander Road, Fort Pierce FL, 34982. Visitation will be from 11:00am – 1:00PM with Masonic Funeral Services to follow at 1:00PM.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations please be made to either the American Diabetes Association, The Wounded Warrior Project or Treasure Coast Hospice in William’s name.
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