William Sherrill Smith Sr.

William Sherrill Smith, Sr., 78, passed away on August 26, 2013. Bill was born in Chattanooga, TN. After his service in the US Navy, he earned his Bachelors Degree in Political Science from Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Bill was a retired Executive from the Health Care Administration Industry. He enjoyed football, cooking, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Preceded in death by his mother, Charlie Mae Smith, he is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Sandra E. Smith; 2 sons, Anthony F. Smith (Tana) and William S. Smith, Jr. (Idsia); 2 daughters, Sherrill Smith and Sydne Smith; and 3 grandchildren, Sydney Smith, Myles Smith, and Micah Smith.

A Celebration of Bill's Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 2013 in Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin with Pastor John Bailey as Officiant.

Memorial contributions may be made to http://pleasepassthebread.org/give/.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223. www.hgmandarin.com (904) 288-0025.