William Edward Smith, age 51, of Valley Grande, passed away Friday, November 18, 2011.

He is preceded in death by his father: James L. Smith.

Mr. Smith is survived by his mother: Frankie L. McCullough Smith; brothers: James L. Smith Jr., of Valley Grande; and John Paul Smith (Darlene) of Vera Beach, FL; sister: Margaret S. Perkins (Waylon) of Valley Grande; 5 nieces and 3 nephews.

Graveside services will be on Monday, November 21, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at New Live Oak Cemetery with Rev. Clark Skelton officiating and Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday, November 21st from 9-10 a.m.

Pallbearers will be Waylon Perkins, Thomas Day, Anthony Blackmon, Mike Brady, Terrell Jones and Donnie Shehann.

Please visit www.lawrencebrownservice.com to make online condolences to the family.