William "Bill" Smith Sr.

William “Bill” Crawford Smith Sr., 90, of Moulton, Iowa passed away on November 26, 2020 at the Bloomfield Care Center from Covid-19. He was born April 1, 1930 in West Grove, Iowa to Milton and Letha Smith. After graduating from high school in 1948, he attended junior college in Bloomfield. He subsequently enlisted in the Air Force during the Korean War. The typing skills attained at junior college landed him at a medical base in England for his service. There he met and married his bride of 68 years, Ruby Julia Sutton. Bill was proud to serve his country. At the conclusion of his service, he returned to Davis County for a life of raising six children, hog farming, and agricultural sales. Bill and Ruby traveled internationally often and, later in life, wintered in Texas. Bill was a friendly, outgoing man who could talk to anyone and delighted in telling stories. A great smile and laughter accompanied all his stories. An entire new audience awaits him in the afterlife. He was a hardworking and loyal man of great integrity. He was very welcoming and always let you know he was genuinely happy to see you. While still in good health, Bill enjoyed when the house was filled with multiple generations for holiday gatherings that came with having a large family. Left to honor his memory are his wife, Ruby; children, Terry (Craig) Swaim of Drakesville, Dean (Teresa) Smith of Bloomfield, Bill (Cheri) Smith Jr. of Burlington, Rick (Tiffany) Smith of Des Moines, Phillip (Jill) Smith of Tiffin; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren who all affectionately knew him as Grampy. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Marilyn Smith-Jones; a brother; and two sisters. Due to Covid-19, a private family funeral will be held. Military rites will be performed by Reed-Whisler Post #78 of the American Legion. Cremation will follow the service and burial of the cremated remains will be at the West Grove Cemetery at a later date. Due to Covid-19, no visitation is planned. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the West Grove Cemetery and may be mailed to Ruby at 13137 Highway 2, Moulton, Iowa 52572.

William "Bill" Smith Sr.

April 1, 1930 - November 26, 2020