MSgt (Ret.) William Gene Smith

Pittman Funeral Home~Samson

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Posted by: ChadWhisnant
334-898-7141
Date: Feb 06 2017 10:39 AM

MSgt (Ret.) William Gene Smith passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017. He was 78. He retired from the Air Force as a Master Sergeant after 20 years of active duty. His service included two tours of duty to South Korea. After retiring from the Air Force, he was associated with a large grocery chain for more than 20 years as their computer comptroller. He lived in Phoenix, AZ, moved to Sneads, FL and then moved to the Hacoda Community, where he remained until his death. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Agnes Powell Smith; father, Foy Dee Smith; brother, Foy Otto Smith; son, Tony Scott Smith; and nephew, Joel Scott Simmons. 

He is survived by three grandchildren; one sister, Edna Earle Smith Simmons (Steve); brother, Dale Eugene Smith (Tatianna) two nieces, Cindy Simmons Boles (Teddy) and Carrie Ann Smith; five nephews, Skipper Simmons (Shannon), Steven Simmons, Jason Smith, Hardy Smith and Mark Coker (Flame); one great nephew Christopher Simmons; eight great nieces, Brandie Simmons, Sherie Simmons, Savannah Simmons, Carley Simmons, Stevie Simmons, Peyton Pelham, Karrah Owen (Russ), Shyan Lovern (Clayson); four great great nieces; uncle, Roland Powell (Pat), three aunts, Nancy Dukes, Joann Hollinghead (Johnny) and Doris Powell; many cousins and his faithful dog, Max. 

A memorial service will be held at Pittman Funeral Home in Samson, AL at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2017, with Bro. Bob Cox officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions may be made to Camp Victory, 363 Victory Circle, Samson, AL 36477.

Please visit www.pittmanfuneral.com to offer your condolences in our online guest registry.

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