William Smith

Mr. William Brown Smith, age 91 of Elberton, died February 6, 2009.

The funeral service was held Sunday, February 8, 2009 at 3:00 PM from Rock Branch Baptist Church with remains in state at 2:00. Rev. Ken Wright and Rev. Ed Sayer officiating. Interment followed in Elmhurst Cemetery. The family received friends Saturday evening, 6-8 PM in the funeral home. Donations may be made in the name of Mr. Smith to Rock Branch Baptist Church Family Life Center 2150 Coldwater Rd NE Elberton, GA 30635.

Mr. Smith was born in Elbert County to the late William Martin Smith and Nora Greenway Smith. He served in the U. S. Army during WWII and worked as Road Superintendent for Elbert County Municipal Government. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Pat Ward Smith, and sisters, Marie Rumsey and Sara Burden.

He is survived by his brother, Horace Smith Brown of Richmond, VA; many nieces and nephews; special friends, Edwin and Linda Stratton, of Elberton.

Please visit www.hicksfuneral.com to sign the online register.

Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mr. William Brown Smith.