Residence: Monticello, Indiana

Passed away at 7:56 p.m., Sunday, July 10, 2022, at his home with Patti by his side holding his hand.

Date of Birth: Thursday, July 19, 1948

 

Age: 73

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California

Father: George "Jerry" Smith

 
Mother: Mary ( Cooper ) Smith

Bill had lived in the Monticello, Indiana, area most all of his life.

 

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 15, 2022, at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.

 

Celebration of Life Service will be here at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana, AT 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 15, 2022. 

 

Burial will be at 3:30 p.m., Friday, July 15, 2022, at the Tippecanoe Memory Gardens of West Lafayette, Indiana.

 

Clergy,

Rev. Justin Cason of the Monticello United Methodist Church of Monticello, Indiana.

 

Memorials may be given to the Family.  Envelopes will be available here at the funeral home or can be mailed to the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960.

 

Biographical Information:
  Bill had lived in the Monticello, Indiana, area most all of his life.  Prior to his moving to the Monticello, Indiana, he had served as the Sheriff of Marion County, Indiana.  Bill had worked at the former Monon Trailer of Monon, Indiana, and then went on to work at the former White County Memorials (now known as Indiana University Health White Memorial Hospital) of Monticello, Indiana, for over twenty years.  He was a member of the American Legion Post #81 of Monticello, Indiana.  Bill enjoyed fishing, boating, his CB radio's, and listening to all kind of music.  Most of all, Bill, enjoyed spending as much time as possible with his family, especially his grandchildren.  Bill was always know for being a "smart - ass" and cracking jokes!!!!!!!!

 

Survivors include:

Companion,

Patti Britton of Monticello, Indiana;

 

Three (3) Children,

Julie (husband Chris) Hensley of Indianapolis, Indiana,

Christine (husband Brian) Carrico of Monticello, Indiana, and

Michael Smith of Monticello, Indiana;

 

Three (3) Step - Children,

Brandi Fitz of Monticello, Indiana,

Tricia (husband Mike) Spangle of Monticello, Indiana, and

Tracie (companion Jay) Britton of Monticello, Indiana;

 

Three (3) Step - Grandchildren,

Anthony (wife Shelby) Fitz of Lafayette, Indiana,

Bryce Britton of Monticello, Indiana, and

Hunter Britton of Monticello, Indiana;

 

One (1) Sister,

Debbie (husband Melvin) Powers of Indianapolis, Indiana. 

 

Preceded in Death:
Father,

George "Jerry" Smith;

 

Mother,

Mary (Cooper) Cook;

 

One (1) Brother,

Michael Smith.

 

Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 (574) 583-8488.