William D. Smith

William D. Smith, 78, of Bethel, died peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2024. He was the loving husband of Mary (Harrison) Smith.

Mr. Smith was born on August 29, 1946 in Greenville, North Carolina; a son of the late Gladys and Nathaniel Smith. 

Mr. Smith was a retired Machine Operator for Kanthal of Bethel, CT. He also was the owner and operator of Smith Hauling. In his spare time he enjoyed motorcycles, coaching youth sports, cooking and playing baseball as well as basketball. Mr. Smith was a member of Mount Pleasant AME Zion Church of Danbury. 

Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary; as well as their two children: Gladys Smith and Sean Smith and his wife, Jimetta. Mr. Smith is also survived by his grandson, Brandon Smith as well as his sisters; Daisy Everett, Geraldine Worthington, Barbara Ann Smith Pearson, Betsy Smith and his brother; Louis Jr. Person.

A funeral service in celebration of Mr. Smith's life will take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:30 AM in Mount Pleasant AME Zion Church; 69 Rowan Street, Danbury. Interment will follow in Wooster Cemetery, Danbury.

Family and friends will be received on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Mount Pleasant AME Zion Church, Danbury from 9:30 AM until the time of the funeral service.

Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home, Danbury is in care of arrangements.

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