Obituary of Willard E. Smith

Bedford – Willard E. Smith, 89, of Bedford, died at 3:45 pm on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at I.U. Health Bloomington Hospital. Born September 14, 1925, in Bloomington, he was the son of Roosevelt Patrick and Lucille (Holland) Smith. He married Juanita Hicks on May 21, 1949 and she survives. He retired as a supervisor from RCA in 1985 after thirty-nine years and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a fifty-seven year member of the Central Church of Christ. He was a ham radio operator and an avid antique radio collector. Survivors include his wife, Juanita, of Bedford; two sons, Greg Smith and wife, Jane Hawkins Smith, of Port Huron, MI and Steve Smith and wife, Wendy, of Mitchell; five grandchildren, Erin Todd and husband, Trent, Tessa Smith, Dayson Smith and wife, Marisa, Kaila Smith and Ryan Smith; three great grandchildren, Grant and Graycen Todd and Kensley Brinegar; a sister, Carolyn Southern of Bloomington. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Robert Smith and a sister, Vera Louise Smith. Private services are planned. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. No calling hours scheduled. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the White River Humane Society. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.