Billy Joe Smith, 76, of Pocola, OK passed away Sunday, January 23, 2011 in Ft. Smith, AR. Bill was born November 12, 1934 in Pocola, OK to Thomas Vance & Rosa Bell (Miller) Smith. He worked for Norge for four years until they became Whirlpool and he worked for them for 30 years. He was a supervisor in materials control. He married Pat in 1962. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Doyle Smith & Arnold "Josh" Smith. Survivors include his wife, Pat of the home; 3 sons & daughter in law, Randy & Marilyn Smith of Ft. Smith, AR, Ronnie Smith Sr. of Pocola, OK, Timothy Smith of Pocola, OK; 4 grandchildren, Rodney & Deanna Smith of Pocola, OK, Tanya & Matt Cooper of Pocola, OK, Ronnie Smith Jr. of Pocola, OK, Alex & Sean Osburn of Pocola, OK; 5 great grandchildren, Cody Smith, Levi Smith, Jace Goff, Kade Cooper, Emily Osburn; 1 sister & brother in law, Loretta & Robert Loudermilk of Ft. Smith, AR. other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Pocola, OK with Rev. Chad Rogers officiating. Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery, Pocola, OK. The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Billy Joe Smith
Billy Joe Smith, 76, of Pocola, OK passed away Sunday, January 23, 2011 in Ft. Smith, AR. Bill was born November 12, 1934 in Pocola, OK to Thomas Vance & Rosa Bell (Miller) Smith. He worked for Norge for four years until they became Whirlpool and he worked for them for 30 years. He was a supervisor in materials control. He married Pat in 1962. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Doyle Smith & Arnold "Josh" Smith. Survivors include his wife, Pat of the home; 3 sons & daughter in law, Randy & Marilyn Smith of Ft. Smith, AR, Ronnie Smith Sr. of Pocola, OK, Timothy Smith of Pocola, OK; 4 grandchildren, Rodney & Deanna Smith of Pocola, OK, Tanya & Matt Cooper of Pocola, OK, Ronnie Smith Jr. of Pocola, OK, Alex & Sean Osburn of Pocola, OK; 5 great grandchildren, Cody Smith, Levi Smith, Jace Goff, Kade Cooper, Emily Osburn; 1 sister & brother in law, Loretta & Robert Loudermilk of Ft. Smith, AR. other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Pocola, OK with Rev. Chad Rogers officiating. Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery, Pocola, OK. The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.
we will miss you Bill
ReplyDeletePat,Timmy and family,I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Bill.Our family has many fond memories of him.We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.God bless you all.Danny and Sally Tedford and family.
ReplyDeleteRonnie, we are very sorry to hear about your Dad. We have known him a very long time. Such a gentleman , I know you will miss him.
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Mack and Byra Burke
I had the honor of meeting Bill in the late 60's when he gave me my first real job in the real world. I was newly married with a baby on the way. I have fond memories of Bill as I remember him to be a warm and kind man. He always treated me fairly and it was his recommendation that helped me progress at Whirlpool. I know he will be missed and I extend my sympathy and prayers to Bill's wife and family.
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