William Phillip Smith
September 25, 1935- January 3, 2021
William Phillip Smith went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2021, after complications from his Congestive Heart Failure. He was born on September 25, 1935, to the late Elease Talley Smith and Clifton Phillip Smith. He was preceded in death by his brothers, James Nelson Smith and Kenneth Harry Smith. He is survived by his wife, Frances Mae Jones Smith, of 62 years; one daughter, Lisa Smith Whitlock, and her husband, Robert Edward “Bubbie” Whitlock, Sr.; two grandsons, Robert Edward Whitlock, Jr, and his wife Rebecca Webb
Whitlock, and Phillip Edward Whitlock. He had three great grandchildren, Olivia Monroe Whitlock, Easton Cash Whitlock, and Owen James Whitlock; He is also survived by his three sisters, Marian Woolfrey and her husband Phil, Ruth Smith and her husband, Nelson, and
Bernice Carson; a number of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
William Phillip Smith was known to everyone as “Phil.” He was a gentle man who loved everyone and would help where there was a need in his community. He was born on his family home place in Mineral, Virginia, and had a very close net family with his parents and brothers and sisters. He was a member of the Mount Pleasant Methodist Church growing up, but transferred his membership to Louisa United Methodist Church, after he and Frances were married in 1958. His two occupations included working on the Spicer’s farm with his brother, James Nelson “Nute,” för 30 + years, and he retired from the Town of Louisa Maintenance Department in 2002, after 23 years of service. He treasured his friendship with his co-worker, John Jones. Phil was a man that loved the outside and working with his hands. He loved watching the “Dallas Cowboys,” and riding on his Farmall tractor. He also enjoyed watching the Black Angus cows out of his window at home, sitting by his wood stove. Memorial contributions can be made to the United Methodist Women at the Louisa United Methodist
Church in memory of Phil Smith or to the American Heart Association.
A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 8, 2021 at Hillcrest Cemetery Louisa, VA
May memories comfort you at this difficult time. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill & Debbie Konecheck
It saddens us all to hear of Phil’s passing. We will miss visiting him, seeing him working in his yard or sitting out on their swing in the summertime. He will be missed in the neighborhood. The Jordans
Frances, Lisa and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Phil was a very special man who completely loved his family and cared for his community, his kindness and generosity were appreciated by many. He will be missed. Our prayers are with you all.
Saddened to hear of Mr. Smith’s passing. What a sweet, gentle man he was. Honored to have known him. We had many great football conversations as he was a loyal Dallas fans and I am a loyal Washington fan. Our conversations were always lighthearted and full of laughter. My deepest condolences to Mrs. Smith and the rest of his family & friends. Godspeed Mr. Smith.
Our Thoughts & Prayers Are With You All At This Very Sad Time.
Frances and Lisa, what a loss for you and the entire county. I remember Phil best from his days at the Spicer Farm — his kindness, his work ethic, his connection with the land, that sparkle of humor. He was a righteous man, and humble in spirit. The world is less without him.
We are so sorry for your loss and you guys are in my thoughts everyday.