[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 142 (Friday, September 6, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1092]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE LIFE OF WILLIAM DAVID (BILL) SMITH, III

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 6, 2019

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the life of William David (Bill) Smith, III, who passed away on Friday, 
August 9th at the age of 94.
  Bill was born on January 16, 1925, in Houston, Mississippi. He was a 
lifelong resident of Houston and served his city as Mayor from 1993 to 
2001. Bill graduated from Ole Miss where he met his wife, Mary Liddell 
Smith. They were blessed with 3 children and were happily married for 
71 years.
  Bill lived a life of service to his community and country. Bill was a 
World War II veteran, serving with the Navy in the South Pacific. In 
addition to his time as the Mayor of Houston, he was a founding member 
of the Houston Exchange Club, and the Houston Country Club. 
Additionally, he was the Minister of Music at First Baptist Church, the 
Chairman of the Chickasaw County Board of Development, a member of 
Houston Proud, the VFW, and the Houston Touchdown Club.
  Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Mary Liddell Smith; his son, 
David Smith; his daughter, Debby Freeman; as well as many grandchildren 
and great-grandchildren.
  Bill's life was one of service, grace, love for his family, and 
community. He will be greatly missed by all whom he encountered.

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