Obituary for William Lee "Punkin" Smith Sr.
William Lee Smith, Sr. was born September 1, 1962 and passed away December 25, 2020, making his stay on earth 58 years. He is the son of the late Robert Lee Smith, and Bertha Pool Smith.
“Punkin” was what we all fondly called him. William learned as young boy how to work hard from his Father. William was a respectful, genuine loving man, who never met a stranger. “Punkin” had “blessed” hands and was talented in construction and carpentry work. Many houses and homes have been blessed from the artwork, building, and creativity of his handy work. He worked for many construction companies, and for a number of years had his own Carpentry business. His family, community members, and friends will miss the great handiwork and talent he provided. William, was a Christian. He was a member, as a young man, of Highland Acres Church of Christ, and then in 1999 joined Faith Tabernacle Holy Church of God under the leadership of Bishop Ethelene B. Bryan. At FTHC, William built steps up to the church attic, installed an upstairs bathroom, upgraded the downstairs fellowship hall, and assisted with other construction and maintenance duties. He was active with leading devotion and heartfelt prayers.
“Punkin” was preceded in death by two brothers, Tommy Lee Gray, James Lee Smith, and two sisters, Jimmie Lou Brown, and Georgia Parsons.
William leaves to cherish his baby daughter Hannah E. Smith (Statesville, NC), daughter, Kiahisha Smith, (Statesville, NC), son, Billy (Kate) Smith (Denver, Colorado), a sister Gloria (James) Jackson (Statesville, NC), brothers, Vinson (Maria) Smith, (Statesville, NC), and Jimmie Lee (Terry) Smith (Stony Point, NC), a sister Melanie, a brother Hank, Keith (Jennifer) Lawrence, all of Statesville, NC, Melba Smith (New York), two grandchildren Elijah Morrison, Ta’Hannah Morrison, and loving friend Seprena Vanderburg.
Graveside Celebration Services will be conducted on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., at Cemetery, Statesville. Pastor James Jackson will officiate.
There will be NO PUBLIC VISITATION (WAKE), unfortunately, with the COVID-19 Virus. We, at Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home, along with other funeral homes across the country, have been issued a mandate to limit the number of family and/or friends at funeral services. YOU CAN ONLY ENTER THE FUNERAL WITH A FUNERAL PASS WHICH WILL BE GIVEN TO THE FAMILY.
GENERAL PUBLIC VIEWING WILL BE HELD ON Tuesday, December 29, 2020, beginning from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. and resume Wednesday Morning, December 30, 2020 from 9:00 A.M. 12 Noon. You can also view Mr. Smith's remains virtually on-line at: www.youtube.com, search William Smith Viewing.
Visit the Book of Memories for William Smith at www.rutledgeandbigham.com. Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home is serving the Smith Family.
GO TO VIEW ONLINE STREAMING OF THE SERVICE...GO TO FACEBOOK TO Bernardeane Moton or Michael McClelland Page.
AFTER THE SERVICE IS OVER YOU CAN VIEW THE ONLINE VIDEO BY CLICKING ON HIS PICTURE ON OUR WEBSITE. GO TO The BOOK OF MEMORIES CLICK ON PHOTOS AND VIDEO. YOU WILL SEE A LINK TO FACEBOOK - THAT'S THE ONLINE VIDEO.
“Punkin” was what we all fondly called him. William learned as young boy how to work hard from his Father. William was a respectful, genuine loving man, who never met a stranger. “Punkin” had “blessed” hands and was talented in construction and carpentry work. Many houses and homes have been blessed from the artwork, building, and creativity of his handy work. He worked for many construction companies, and for a number of years had his own Carpentry business. His family, community members, and friends will miss the great handiwork and talent he provided. William, was a Christian. He was a member, as a young man, of Highland Acres Church of Christ, and then in 1999 joined Faith Tabernacle Holy Church of God under the leadership of Bishop Ethelene B. Bryan. At FTHC, William built steps up to the church attic, installed an upstairs bathroom, upgraded the downstairs fellowship hall, and assisted with other construction and maintenance duties. He was active with leading devotion and heartfelt prayers.
“Punkin” was preceded in death by two brothers, Tommy Lee Gray, James Lee Smith, and two sisters, Jimmie Lou Brown, and Georgia Parsons.
William leaves to cherish his baby daughter Hannah E. Smith (Statesville, NC), daughter, Kiahisha Smith, (Statesville, NC), son, Billy (Kate) Smith (Denver, Colorado), a sister Gloria (James) Jackson (Statesville, NC), brothers, Vinson (Maria) Smith, (Statesville, NC), and Jimmie Lee (Terry) Smith (Stony Point, NC), a sister Melanie, a brother Hank, Keith (Jennifer) Lawrence, all of Statesville, NC, Melba Smith (New York), two grandchildren Elijah Morrison, Ta’Hannah Morrison, and loving friend Seprena Vanderburg.
Graveside Celebration Services will be conducted on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., at Cemetery, Statesville. Pastor James Jackson will officiate.
There will be NO PUBLIC VISITATION (WAKE), unfortunately, with the COVID-19 Virus. We, at Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home, along with other funeral homes across the country, have been issued a mandate to limit the number of family and/or friends at funeral services. YOU CAN ONLY ENTER THE FUNERAL WITH A FUNERAL PASS WHICH WILL BE GIVEN TO THE FAMILY.
GENERAL PUBLIC VIEWING WILL BE HELD ON Tuesday, December 29, 2020, beginning from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. and resume Wednesday Morning, December 30, 2020 from 9:00 A.M. 12 Noon. You can also view Mr. Smith's remains virtually on-line at: www.youtube.com, search William Smith Viewing.
Visit the Book of Memories for William Smith at www.rutledgeandbigham.com. Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home is serving the Smith Family.
GO TO VIEW ONLINE STREAMING OF THE SERVICE...GO TO FACEBOOK TO Bernardeane Moton or Michael McClelland Page.
AFTER THE SERVICE IS OVER YOU CAN VIEW THE ONLINE VIDEO BY CLICKING ON HIS PICTURE ON OUR WEBSITE. GO TO The BOOK OF MEMORIES CLICK ON PHOTOS AND VIDEO. YOU WILL SEE A LINK TO FACEBOOK - THAT'S THE ONLINE VIDEO.