Birth Date: 12/25/1932
Deceased Date: 11/25/2021
William Sherwood “Bill” Smith, age 88, passed away on Nov. 25, 2021 at Johnston Health, Smithfield. Bill was born on Dec. 25, 1932 in Raleigh, N. C. to the late Claude C. and Lula Ford Smith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers; Claude C. Jr, Robert V, and Louis, one sister, Shirley Stephenson.
He is survived by his wife Mae, two daughters, Karen Romito (Roger), Clayton, Sandra Lewis, Danvers, MA; five grandchildren, Kris Romito (Chastity), Kristi Long (Johnathan), Kyle, Jessica and Kelly Lewis; five great-grandchildren, Karson, Kaden, and Kamper Romito, Lilli and Ivy Long, sister-in-law, Colleen Binkley, nephews and nieces.
Bill was proud to have served his country in the Marine Corp during the Korean War. He retired from the IRS as a Revenue Officer. Bill was never a big talker, a Man of Few Words, but he thoroughly enjoyed being a Husband, Father, Gramps and Grandpa Smith and loved to laugh at the antics and sometimes silly actions and words of his grandchildren and especially of his great-grandchildren. He loved and his love was returned. He will be missed but we have the assurance of seeing him again and we await that time.
There will be a graveside service officiated by Pastor Kris Romito, his grandson, at 12:00 on Nov. 30, 2021 at Historic Oakwood Cemetery in Raleigh N.C. There will be no formal visitation.
Online condolences can be sent to the family at parrishfh.com
