WILLIAM "BILL" R. SMITH

William "Bill" R. Smith, age 80, of Cleveland, Missouri, passed away June 30, 2023, at the Kansas City Hospice House surrounded by the love of his family.

A visitation will take place 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Cullen Funeral Home 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, Missouri 64083. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 7, 2023, at the funeral home, followed by burial at the Raymore Cemetery, Raymore, Missouri.

Bill was born in Versailles, Missouri on August 20, 1942, the son of Dencil and Lillian (Stevenson) Smith.

Bill met his soulmate in Kansas City, when he fell in love with the girl next door, Wilma Lea Bishop.  They were married on September 30, 1961. Together, they were blessed with four children, Rich, Bruce, Beth, and Candi.

In life, Bill worked for General Diaper Service for over 30 years and for Office Depot for 10 years. After retiring, Bill and Wilma started their own business – Billea Kettle Korn – and enjoyed working together, along with help from their family.

Bill was a member of the Eagle's Club in Raymore, where he enjoyed visiting with friends, listening to music, and shooting pool.  He loved the outdoors - hunting, fishing, camping, or sitting on the deck.  Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and friends.

Bill was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Wilma Lea Smith, and his parents, Dencil and Lillian Smith.

He is survived by his four children, Rich Smith, Bruce Smith (Jean), Beth Taylor (Tom), and Candi Coleman (James); seven grandchildren, Aimee Smith, Ryan Smith, Lauren Nichols (Chris), TJ Taylor (Emily), Zachary Taylor, Amanda Hill (Caleb), and Melanie Taylor (Jacob); five great grandchildren, Kobe, Whylah, Logan, Freya, and Velma.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas City Hospice House 12000 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64145.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278