William T. “Will” Smith, Age 62 of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Eminence, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Son of Richard Devine Smith and the late Shirley J. (Mason) Smith, he was a maintenance technician at Oakwood Management Company in Columbus, Ohio. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Eminence. He adored his daughter, Sarah, and his two dogs, Chi and Miss. He enjoyed working on automobiles, HVAC systems and taking pictures. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley J. (Mason) Smith, and his brother, Ricky D Smith.

Survived by:

Daughter:    Sarah Smith of Columbus, Ohio

Father:         Richard Smith (Annie) of Frankfort

Sister:           Sandra Smith of Shelbyville

Brother:       Phillip Smith (Renee) of Eminence

Nephews:    Jimmy Wright (Julia) of Louisville

                   Bradford Wright (Kayla) of Eminence

Nieces:        Brooklyn Smith of Eminence

                   Adrienne Fredrick of Louisville

Several Great Nieces and Nephews

Funeral Service: 1 PM on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Prewitt Funeral Home of New Castle with Rev. Michael Thomas Officiating. Rev. Robert Jesse Fields and Rev. Doris Harris will Assist.

Interment: New Castle GUOOF Cemetery

Memorial Contributions: Columbus Humane Society, 3015 Scioto Darby Executive Ct, Hilliard, OH 43026.

Visitation: 11 AM until the time of service on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Prewitt Funeral Home of New Castle.

Click HERE to watch his tribute video.