Obituary

William e. “bill” smith, 86, of charleston, went home to join his lord and savior jesus christ early in the morning on saturday, september 5, 2015 at the hubbard hospice house, charleston.  
bill was born in charleston on december 12, 1928, only child of earl and grace smith.  he graduated charleston high school and was the class president in 1946. Bill graduated from west virginia university in 1950, where he was a member of the beta psi chapter of beta theta pi.  he then married the love of his life, barbara amole on november 25, 1950.
After college bill started his business carrier working for w.L. Smith company.  in 1962, he started his own company, smith floor covering distributors, which is still thriving today.
Bill’s spiritual passion was the fellowship of christian athletes.  he along with john thomas, ray mcnabb and the lord started this ministry in the state of west virginia in 1961.  thousands of young lives have been influenced by what these men envisioned as this ministry continues to flourish today.
Bill was past president of the board of directors for the charleston union mission ministries, and an active elder at st. Paul presbyterian church.  he was a past member of the charleston rotary club, and one of the best handball players in the state for many years.
Bill is survived by his wife, barbara amole smith of almost 65 years; daughters, katheryn fowler of louisville, ky and terry (ron) potesta of charleston; son, monty (pam) smith of charleston; 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Bill was greatly loved by his family and friends, and will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him.
 the family of bill smith would like to thank hubbard hospice house for their exemplary care and love.
Memorial service will be held 1 p.M. Wednesday, september 9, 2015 at st. Paul presbyterian church, charleston with rev. Timothy m. Hudson officiating.   a reception will follow the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers ““ the family suggests donations may be made to:  kanawha hospice care, 1606 kanawha blvd., west, charleston, wv 25387-2536; the fellowship of christian athletes, p.O. Box 11556, charleston, wv 25339; and/or the union mission ministries, p.O. Box 112, charleston, wv 25321