It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Billy Gene Smith (Decatur, Alabama), born in Hanceville, Alabama, who passed away on April 21, 2024, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Billy Gene Smith to show support.

In the sacred silence of farewell, we release Billy into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of our lives. And as we carry his memory forward, may we find comfort in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Billy's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Malcolm D. Smith and Estelle Terry Smith; and his wife Clarice Louise Smith. He is survived by : his son Wesley G. Smith (Cheryl) of Madison; his sisters, Betty Carden of Decatur and Glenda Williams (Arville) of Decatur; and his brothers-in-law, Bob Harpe (Susan) of Decatur and Kenneth Harpe (Betty) of Decatur. He is also survived by several nephews and nieces.

Visitation was held on Friday, April 26th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Shelton Funeral Home Chapel (2105 Beltline Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35601). A funeral service was held on Friday, April 26th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, April 26th 2024 at the Roselawn Cemetery Memorial.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shelton Funeral Home