William "Billy" Smith

On Wednesday,  July 16, 2025, William “Billy” Smith, age 73, of Teachey, North Carolina left many friends and family deeply saddened as he unexpectantly left this earthly life for his eternal rest with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.   

He was born on July 12, 1952, in Onslow County; the son of the late Earl and Dollie Mae Walton Smith.  Billy, as he was known, was preceded in death by his siblings Ervin Smith, Mae Ezzell and Margaret Guyer.

Surviving to cherish his memory is his devoted daughter, Gerri Lynn Smith DeBose and husband Jason of Rose Hill; his sons  William Tracy  Smith and wife Victoria of Teachey and Joseph Harrell and wife Morgan of Teachey;  grandchildren Rachel Mobley, Dominic Samuels, Holly Smith, Colten Harrell, Miranda Harrell, Everley Harrell, and Bradley DeBose; great grandson Noah Ramirez; brother Tommy Smith of Rose Hill; sister Linda Lanier of South Carolina; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and too many friends to count that loved Billy dearly. 

Billy was the best ‘Daddy’ and ‘PaPa’ in the world.  He was a simple man who feared God, loved his fellowman and a true friend to so many.  Billy loved his family, who were his whole life and were always there for them.  His grandchildren and great grandson were the apple of his eye.   With a heart full of love and compassion, Billy coached baseball for hundreds of kids for many years during his life.  After he had to give up coaching, Billy was always at his grandchildren’s games and was their #1 supporter.  He was a great provider for his family in many ways.    Billy loved people and people loved Billy.  Billy loved Wallace, North Carolina.  His favorite pastime was going to the Piggly Wiggly in Wallace where he met several friends, ate lunch or sat around discussing the world’s problems, guns, hunting and/or fishing.  Billy also enjoyed going to Walmart and gun shops and he always found someone to talk to.   He was truly loved by everyone who knew him. Billy will surely be missed by so many but cherished memories will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. 

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 21, 2025, at First Assembly of God of Wallace with Pastor Leo Bracken officiating. 

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., one hour prior to the service at the church. 

Interment will be at Rockfish Memorial Cemetery following the funeral service.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Wallace, NC

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