Billy Frank Smith, 88, of Orange, passed away on May 27, 2020, at his home.
Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, May 31, 2020, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft, Reverend Larry Lormand and Reverend Rusty Dollar. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., North Orange Baptist Church.
Born in Beaumont, Texas, on February 27, 1932, he was the son of Leon George Smith and Viola Essie (Seaman) Smith. Billy proudly served in the United States Army. He was an active and extremely involved member of North Orange Baptist Church for over 40 years, where he enjoyed travelling with the church and serving his Lord alongside his loved ones. He was a member of the Sheriff’s Alumni and worked as a Production Supervisor at Dupont Sabine River Works, where he retired after over 30 years of hard and diligent work. He will forever be remembered in the hearts of all those he loved.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Viola Smith; 2 brothers, George Smith, and Jerry Smith; daughter, Gail Smith; and son-in-law, Glenn Stephenson.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Johnnie Smith; son, Russell Smith and wife Lana; daughter, Debbie Stephenson; grandchildren, Michael Smith and wife Megan, Kimberly Jackson and husband Coleman, Rachel Roy and husband Garrett, Ashley Fitts and husband Lance, and Melissa Tilley and husband Dustin; 12 great-grandchildren; and brother, Johnny Smith.
Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Smith, Coleman Jackson, Dustin Tilley, Lance Fitts, Garrett Roy and Tim McCord.
Condolences
The Mdo Crew
May 30, 2020
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Jan & Bobby Manshack
May 30, 2020
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Anonymous
May 30, 2020
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Your Swagelok Southeast Texas Family
May 29, 2020
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Jessica Nugent
May 28, 2020
We loved Billy !
Fred Thompson
May 28, 2020
Johnnie and the Billy Smith family, Darleen and I have known Billy and Johnny for many years . Billy and I worked in t he same area of DuPont for a lot of year. Billy was a good man, willing to help when needed. Worked hard, loved his LORD and family. North Orange Baptist Church will really miss him.. Johnnie we are very sorry that we are able to attend the service, Billy has been in our thoughts and prayers for some time. Fred and Darleen Thompson 910 Apache Mountain Ln Georgetown, Texas 78633
Mary Williams
May 28, 2020
A wonderful man who will be missed by so many. To the family, may your memories of your husband, father, and grandfather bring you comfort in the days ahead. Praying for God to wrap his arms around you during this time and give you peace and comfort.
Anonymous
May 28, 2020
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Billy Frank Smith.
Opal Hawley
May 27, 2020
Our sweet Billy is now with Jesus and not hurting anymore. I can remember him dancing with Johnnie at our Valentine party. To Johnnie I am praying for you to be at peace, knowing you will be together again. What wonderful memories I have of such good times we have spent together. I
Debbie Hayes Goforth
May 27, 2020
My dear friend always had the biggest smile and a hug that said you were loved. He meant the world to me and to my Daddy and now they are together in their eternal home with those that went on before them. My sincere sympathy to Johnnie and their family. Debbie Goforth