William Lee Smith, Iii

Obituary for William "Bill" Lee Smith, III

Bill departed this earth on Thursday, June 27, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with dementia. Bill was born in North Carolina, the family moved to Arlington, VA where Bill was raised and spent most of his adult life. He later moved to his final home in Georgetown, DE.

He was a kindhearted, giving man. He enjoyed bird watching, collecting pocket watches and most of all gardening. He loved flowers and could quickly tell you the name of any plant. He loved his daily trips to Walmart with his adored wife Hazel. She was his relentless caregiver until his final moments.

Bill is survived by his wife, Hazel M. Smith; his stepdaughters, Teresa Rogers and Donna McGee; grandchildren Danielle Brittingham, Jason Walls, Benjamin McDorman and Jesse Rogers, great-grandchildren, Oaklen, Owen & Ryn Brittingham.

A special thanks to the Vitas Hospice staff, especially his nurse, Tina.

Services will be Monday, July 8, 2024, viewing at 11:00am and service to follow at Noon at Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market Street, Georgetown, DE. Military Honors at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro, DE on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 2:00pm.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made on Bill's memory to: Vitas Hospice: Millsboro 30265 Commerce Dr., Suite 202 Millsboro, DE 19966

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