Mr. Willie Smith, Sr., age 88, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018  at approximately 1:54 p.m.  at Lima Manor Nursing Home.

Mr.  Smith  was born on November 25, 1929   in Jacksonville, Mississippi to the union of Nathan and Annie (Henry) Smith; both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Smith worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator; he was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church.  He was a Former Masonic Order Member.

He leaves to cherish his precious memory 2 sons;  Willie Smith, Jr. (Pam) of Columbia, SC and David Smith of Lima.  3 daughters;  Rita Wall (George), Lynn Smith both of Lima.  Stefani Smith of Columbus, Ohio.  45  grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.  2 brothers; John Smith (Kathy) and Myles Smith (Deb) both of Lima.  3 sisters;  Pinnie Washington of  Lima.  Tempe Anderson and Queenie Harris (Darnell) both of Lima.

He was preceded in death by 2 sons; Glenn Smith and Edward Smith.  3 daughters; Gloria Smith, Donna J. Smith and Rose Tibbs.

Services will be held on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 12:00 p.m.  at Shiloh Baptist Church with Rev. Cleven Jones., officiating.

Visitation/Wake will be held at 10:00 am. until time of services also at the Church.

Services entrusted to: JONES-CLARK FUNERAL HOME, INC.

Interment:  Woodlawn Cemetery

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