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March 11, 1941 - December 19, 2022
William L. Smith, 81 of Glenville, WV; departed this earthly life in the afternoon hours of Monday, December 19, 2022 at the Genesis Health Care Glenville Center, following an extended illness.
He was born March 11, 1941 in Portsmouth, VA; son of the late James and Gladys Smith.
William is a graduate of Churchland High School in Portsmouth, VA; he worked as a Millwright in manufacturing for many years and enjoyed being artistic and spending time with family and friends.
Surviving are 5 children, Johnathan Smith (Lori) of Cottageville, WV; Robin Benson of Ravenswood, WV; Mary Beth Witkowski (Jason) of Mason County, WV; Bobby Smith (Darlene) and Billy Smith of Kenna, WV; and 4 siblings, Mary Smith of Kingsland, GA; Betty Weth of Saint Mary’s, GA; Ellen Hollowell of Edenton, NC; and Raymond Smith (Mary) of Ahoskie, NC.
Also surviving are 7 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many other wonderful family and friends.
Along with his parents, William is preceded in death by 9 siblings, Barbara Hendrix, Shirley Marshall, Bobby Smith, Daniel Smith, Francis Rodgers, Gladys Garris, James Marshall Smith, Richard Smith, and Frank Smith.
Williams request for cremation has been honored and a celebration of his life will be conducted later in 2023.
Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., is honored to assist the family of William L. Smith with cremation arrangements.