William E. Smith, 78, of Rossville, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 14, 2021. He was born July 18, 1942 to the late Ollie William and Dollie Marie Smith. Bill was a North Georgia native, and a member of Hill Crest Baptist Church of Atoka, OK. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years and retired as Master Sgt. He was an excellent handyman and enjoyed woodworking, fishing, hunting, and riding his Can-Am cycles.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Evelyn Ruth Smith.
Survivors include his sisters Charlotte (Ken) Fowler and Barbara (Johnny) Nolen, and several nieces and nephews.
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A graveside service with military honors will be held 2 PM Monday at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Dr. Keith McLeod officiating.
The family will receive friends 11:30 – 1:30 PM Monday at Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
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