William J. Smith
William J. Smith, 82, of Butler passed away Sunday at the VNA Inpatient Hospice.
He was born Sept. 28, 1935, in Carbon Center, to the late Alonzo J. Smith and the late Alma B. Stanley Smith.
William graduated from Butler High School in 1953. He attended the University of Pittsburgh on a track and field scholarship for pole vaulting.
William worked as a supervisor in the shipping department at Armco where he retired after 37 years of service.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and planting a garden. William also enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Jo Smith; one daughter, Linda Smith-Peifer of Butler; three sons, Bill Smith of Butler, Jamie (Michele) Smith of Butler and Jeff (Lia) Smith of Butler; 11 grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers.
SMITH — Friends of William J. Smith, who died Sunday, June 3, 2018, will be received from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St., Butler.Funeral services will be held immediately following at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Pastor Tara R. Lynn of Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church officiating.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations may be made to Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., Butler, PA 16001.Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.
