Willie CL (Billy) Smith Jr., age 84, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away May 1, 2018.

He was born in Red Lick and moved to Vicksburg in 1972, where he worked at Letourneau for 28 years and the city of Vicksburg for seven years, retiring from both.

He is survived by his wife, Katie Smith; and his two sons, Robert (Abbrica) Smith and Willie (Regina) Smith III; and his daughter, Kathy Day, all of Vicksburg. He has seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He is now in Shekinah Glory.

Private services will be held at a later date.