William Joseph Smith

William “Bill” Joseph Smith, 91, of Reelsboro passed away Monday, April 6, 2020, at Kitty Askins Hospice, Goldsboro.

He is a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, a Merchant Marine, a member of the U.S. Army 11 ^th Airborne Division and veteran of WWII. He was also a member of the American Legion where he served with the honor guard.

He is survived by sons, William J. Smith IV, Robert C. Smith and Matthew W. Bubka; daughters, Jane M. Studstill and Patricia Ann Barters; sister, Ora May Martini; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

His graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 9 ^th at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family suggested memorial contributions be made to P.A.W.S. PO Box 888, Oriental, NC 28571.