William James Smith Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William James Smith (Buffalo, New York), born in Mansfield, Ohio, who passed away on October 26, 2023, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Bessie Kate and Robert Smith; his sons, William James Smith Jr. and Derek Alan Hill; his siblings, Marjorie, Mary, Alonzo, Christine, Helen and Martha Jean; his nephew Ronald; his niece Jenell; his wife Inez C. Smith; his daughters, Darcell R. Hill and Nicole C. Keith (Marlon); his grandchildren, Monique Lott, Tiffany Garland (Jeremy), Nakeata Graham (Dominique) and Derek Hill II (Jessica); his great grandchildren, Brandon, Cheriyah, Derek III, Khloe, Jayla, Isabel and Judah; his brother-in-law Zaid Islam; and his daughter-in-law Pamela Hill.
