W.M. Smith

W.M. Smith, 77, of Benton, died peacefully surrounded by family in Valparaiso, Indiana on June 4, 2018. He was born in Crossett, Arkansas on February 26, 1941 to W.D. and Myrtice Smith. W.M. was a master Barber for 58 years, holding licenses in Arkansas, Kansas, Michigan and Montana. He was an ordained minister for 50 years and pastored churches in Arkansas, Kansas, Michigan, Montana and Oklahoma. He loved hunting, fishing in Montana under the big sky and spending time with family and friends. W.M. was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Eddie Smith. He is survived by his "one and only" love of 58 years, Grace Kumpe Smith, sons, Wesley Keith (Kelly) Smith of Billings, Montana, Gerald LaDon (Susan) Smith of Chesterton, Indiana, daughter, Alisa (Cal) Grisham of Sumter, South Carolina, sisters, Bettye Rea Hansche of Ramona, Oklahoma, Cathey Kelly of Crossett, Arkansas, Aunt Shirley Smith. W.M. loved being a grandfather to his seven grandchildren, Kalob Smith, Kasey Smith, Daytona Smith, Jaclyn Katter, Mitchel Smith, Rebeckah Lafollette and Lyle Grisham. Chapel services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 1 p.m. Saturday with Bro. John Bagby and Bro. Norman Bryant officiating. Burial will follow at Olive Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be at Ashbys on Saturday, 12 noon until 1 p.m. before service time. On line guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.