Smith, Rc William

RC William Smith, age 76, of Williamsville passed away at home on Saturday, December 19, 2009.

He was born June 6, 1933 in Palestine, Arkansas. He married Dorthy Hill on May 16, 1953 and they moved to Illinois in 1955.

RC was a logger and timberbuyer for Snyder Lumber Co. in Petersburg for many years. Later he owned and operated RC Smith & Son Logging for many years.

RC had many friends with whom he enjoyed playing poker. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and family.

He is survived by his wife, Dorthy; two daughters, Pam Smith and Julie Schultz (husband Wally); one son, Rick Smith (wife Teri); four grandchildren, Rachel, Jordan, Taylor, Tanner; one sister, Shirley Newton of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and four sisters.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 until 7:00 PM on Monday, December 21st at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 22nd.

Rev. Dick Piscatelli officiating. Burial will be held at Walnut Hill Cemetery near Williamsville after funeral services