William D. Smock Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

William D. Smock, 87, of Murrayville passed away Saturday, April 5, 2014 at the Passavant Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville. He was born April 17, 1926 in Morgan County, the son of William L. and Essie E. Morgan Smock. He married Betty F. Baptist July 9, 1948 in Jacksonville. Surviving is his wife, Betty of Murrayville; daughters, Diane (Joel) Carter of Canton, Donna (Harold) Mayner of Murrayville, Debra (Alex Preston) Neighbours of Bulpitt, and Darlene (Bill) Suttles of Jacksonville; nine grandchildren, Heather Phillips, Erik Lancaster, Michael Geer, Matthew Carter, Craig and Tyler Neighbours, Danielle Fitzgerald, Nicholette Johnson, and Samantha Suttles; and twelve great grandchildren. One great granddaughter; two sisters, Vada Pahlman and Faye Spencer; and one brother, Clarence Smock preceded him in death. William worked as a railroader for several years and later retired from Mobile Chemical after 30 years of employment. He was an avid marble collector, enjoyed fishing and nature. He was especially fond of his two dogs, Sophie and Ginger. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at the Daws Family Funeral Home in Murrayville with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be in the Murrayville City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the PAWS of Jacksonville or Passavant Pastor Care. Condolences may be left online at www.dawsfuneralhome.com.

William D. Smock

April 17, 1926 - April 5, 2014