Celebrating the life of
William Xavier Smith, Jr.
October 19, 1927 - March 01, 2012
William Xavier Smith, Jr.
William Xavier Smith, Jr., 84 passed away Thursday, March 1, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born October 19, 1927 to the late William X. Smith, Sr. and Ellen Leacy Smith. He was a 1944 graduate of Benedictine Military Academy. William was a former member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Richmond Hill, and attended St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Savannah. He was an avid stamp collector and was a member of the American Philatelic Society. He was a career veteran serving the United States Navy.
He is survived by five sons, William X. Smith, III of Cocoa Beach, Florida, Tim G. Smith Cynthia of Bowie, Maryland, Bart L. Smith Thelma of Crofton, Maryland, Andrew J. Smith Mary of Crestview, Florida, and Allan P. Smith of Odenton, Maryland. He is also survived by two sisters, Marian Proper Leon of Savannah, and Eleanor Pierce of Savannah, sisters-in-law, Catherine Smith of Savannah, Rita Culvern of Louisville, GA and Janet Wilkinson of Milledgeville, GA, and four grandchildren.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary Service at 6:00 p.m. Friday, March 2, 2012 in the Hodgson Chapel of Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 3, 2012 at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church.
Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Dear Friends, My deepest heartfelt sympathy to all of you wonderful children, wives & grandchildren of Bill & Mary. They were so special to me. Thank you Drew for calling me. By the time I got the message, I had no way to call you back. I sent a card and letter, but it was returned. Call me at home any time: 301-262-3413. Love and sympathy to all of you. Carmie Peavler
- Carmie Peavler, Bowie, MD
Such a wonderful man,you will be missed by all who knew you,we love you very much
- ann desprez, savannah, GA
Bart, and Thema My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Always rememer your father is with God now as one of his Angels,and you will always have your memories of him to share and keep close in you heart. If there is any thing I can help you with let me know. love Roberta
- Roberta Wootten, Burtonsville, MD
Dear Friends, My deepest heartfelt sympathy to all of you wonderful children, wives & grandchildren of Bill & Mary. They were so special to me. Thank you Drew for calling me. By the time I got the message, I had no way to call you back. I sent a card and letter, but it was returned. Call me at home any time: 301-262-3413. Love and sympathy to all of you. Carmie Peavler
- Carmie Peavler, Bowie, MD
Such a wonderful man,you will be missed by all who knew you,we love you very much
- ann desprez, savannah, GA
Bart, and Thema My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Always rememer your father is with God now as one of his Angels,and you will always have your memories of him to share and keep close in you heart. If there is any thing I can help you with let me know. love Roberta
- Roberta Wootten, Burtonsville, MD
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
