Bill M. Smith

1925 - 2015

Bill M. Smith obituary, 1925-2015

BORN

1925

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Hockemeyer Funeral Home

17629 State Road 37

Harlan, Indiana

Bill Smith Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 30, 2015.

Bill M. Smith, 89, of Harlan, Ind., passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015, at his home with his family by his side. Born November 23, 1925 in Oakland City, Ind., he was the only son of the late Elmer L. and Opal B. (Broshears) Smith. Bill was a 33rd degree Mason, a member of the Scottish Rite, and a Shriner. He was a World War II Navy Veteran and a graduate of Purdue University School of Pharmacy. Bill was also an active member of Harlan United Methodist Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Ruth M. (Upperman) Smith of Harlan, Ind.; two daughters; one son-in-law; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by one granddaughter. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 2:00pm at Harlan United Methodist Church, 16434 IN-37, Harlan, Ind., with calling one hour prior, Pastor Robert Kloepping officiating. Calling will also be held Friday, October 2, 2015 from 2-3pm & 6-7pm at Hockemeyer Funeral Home, 17629 S.R. 37, Harlan, Ind., with a Masonic Service beginning at 7:00pm. Burial at Montgomery Cemetery, Oakland City, Ind. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church or to Shriners Hospitals for Children.

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October 7, 2015

mike ringenberg

i met bill several times in the circle as a freind.mike ringenberg

October 1, 2015

Bobbie Huffman

My heart goes out to all of you! I enjoyed taking care of Bill when he was at The Cedars!!! He was a special person!! God Bless you all.

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