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Obituary For Mr. Willie E. "Billy" Smith
It is with deepest and heartfelt sorrow that Lavender's Funeral Service announces the passing of MR. WILLIE E. "BILLY" SMITH, 65 of Panola, Alabama, on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
Please leave a personal message of condolence for The Smith Family by clicking on our “Guestbook” link.
PUBLIC VISITATION for Mr. Willie E."Billy" Smith of Panola, Alabama will be Friday, October 2, 2026 from 3:00 pm until 5:00 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service
THE HOMEGOING CELEBRATION HONORING THE LIFE & LEGACY of Mr.Willie E. “Billy” Smith, will be Saturday,October 3, 2026, 1:00 PM at Zion Valley MB Church, 3555 Panola Parkway CR-34 in Panola, AL. The body of Mr. Smith will lie in state in the church one hour prior to the service.
INTERMENT will immediately follow the service in Salem AME Zion Church Cemetery, also in Panola, AL. Pastor Calvin Finch, will be The Eulogist.
The Smith Family Chose The Professional, Experienced, & Compassionate Funeral Directors & Staff of: Lavender's Funeral Service 11233 Highway 17 South - Aliceville, AL 35442. 205-373-2420.
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Condolences to the Smith family. May God strengthen and give you peace in the days and weeks to come.
I will truly miss my 1st Cousin Billy we all grew up together like sisters and brothers 😢 ❤️ Rest Peacefully Cousin 😢 💔You're forever in my heart ❤️
My condolences to Wayne and the family. Rest in peace Billy.
My deepest condolences to the family of Willie Smith. You will be missed Billy. RIP 🙏🏽❤️
My Deepest Condolences to you and your Family, Praying for you Classmate "74" Black and Gold.Love you My Lifelong Friend, Carolyn Washington ❣️❣️
Extending prayers and sincere sympathy to the Smith family. Earth has no sorrow that God cannot heal. RIH Billy, you will be missed in the community...
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To the family of Bill Smith he was a good person an him an my brother used to wrk together an i am going to miss my go old buddy an praying for his kids an family at this difficult time an take ur rest my brother love u until we meet again 😔😔😔
May your days be brighter in the loss of your dad
My condolences to The Family 🙏🙏🙏. May God give this Family all the strength & love needed to bear the loss of their love one 💔 💔
Sending prayers and condolences to the family. I am sorry for your loss. Billy will be missed!
Sending my deepest condolences to my family, may GOD comfort you during this difficult time. I love you cousin always ..get your rest.
Sending my sincerest condolences to Erica and family during this difficult time.
To the family of my friend Billy. I've known this family for a long time. Greg and I were classmates, and Wayne was member of our church family here in Saginaw. I'm praying for the family's comfort and peace.
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My condolences and prayers for the entire Smith family and many friends 🙏♥️ Please know that God is Faithful 🙌
Praying for the family! RIH cousin🙏🏽🙏🏽
Willie will b truly missed, every time I would go in babers he always had something to say and his jokes .take ur rest
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.