Billy Smith, 84, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Hampton, Virginia.
Billy Earl Smith was born on June 9, 1934 in Mexia, Texas to Lloyd and Lucille Smith (nee Lampkin) as the eldest of six children. He graduated from Dunbar High School in May of 1953 and joined the United States Navy in February of 1956, where he worked as a steward, achieving the rank of Petty Officer Second Class. In addition to three Good Conduct Medals, he received a Navy Commendation Medal, an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and a Navy Expeditionary Medal for his service in the Cuban Missile Crisis, and a Vietnam Service Medal, a Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, and a National Defense Service Medal for his service in the Vietnam War. He received an honorable discharge in August of 1975.
He attended San Jacinto College in Pasadena, Texas, receiving an associate’s degree in Nutrition and Food Service Management in May of 1979. He enjoyed cooking and continued to cook for the rest of his life. He was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on July 26, 1997 and was an appointed Servant in the Princess Anne Congregation.
He was predeceased by his parents and brother, James Smith. He is survived by two daughters, Patricia Ross of Chesapeake, Virginia and Meredith Smith of Norfolk, Virginia; a brother, Pat Smith of Apex, North Carolina; three sisters Betty Bennett of Fort Worth, Texas, Mary Nelson of Fort Worth, Texas, and Yvonne Washington of Saginaw, Michigan; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
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The Edmonds Family says
February 18, 2019 at 12:54 pmWe send you our deepest sympathy. Words cannot console when we have lost someone we love in death. The Bible brings us much comfort. The Bible at Revelation 21:3, 4, states that God will do away with all causes we have for suffering, as well as sickness and death. Knowing this has always comforted me and it is my hope that these thoughts will comfort you and your family as well.
Deli says
February 18, 2019 at 6:59 pmSincere condolences to your family. During this sad time our loving Heavenly Father assures us of His loving support in times of grief and he promises to end the pain of death, 1 Corinthians 15:26; Isaiah 25:8; Ezekiel 18:32. I hope these verses provide a measure of strength and comfort.
Sam Hochberg says
February 21, 2019 at 1:45 pmMy Sincere Condolence
Billy was a fine man. I had the pleasure of working with him and enjoyed his company. He will be dearly missed