William Jerome Smith was born Thursday, September 21, 1916 in Columbus, Ohio .
he died Saturday, February 23, 2008. his recorded age was 91.
he was a veteran of the Army.
SMITH William Jerome Smith, age 91, of Worthington, Ohio died Saturday, February 23, 2008. Born September 21, 1916 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Frank P. Smith Sr. and Carrie Mae Heffner Smith. He is preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Mary Virginia Thomas Smith, daughter Mary Virginia Smith Ey. Survived by daughter Mitzie Lynn (J. Roger) Craddock; son in law, Thomas J. Ey; 8 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; sister in law Wanda Smith. He was a Lieutenant (J.G.) U.S. Navy WWII. Retired from Defense Construction Supply Center after 25 years of service. Member of Worthington United Methodist Church, Worthington Lions Club, New England Lodge No. 4, F&AM, Scottish Rite, Aladdin Temple Shrine and the Legion of Honor Unit. Funeral service at Worthington United Methodist Church, 600 High St., Worthington, on Friday, February 29, 2008 at 11 a.m. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 on Thursday, February 28 at the RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High St., Worthington. Masonic Service 8:30 p.m. Interment in Walnut Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Shriners Children's Hospital, 3229 Burnet Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45229.