Willy graduated from Monticello High School. In high-school, Willy was known as "Gruffus" to high school friends. Later in adulthood, he was nick named "Steel Will" by close friends and family. Willy was an avid sports fan and loved football.
Willy loved his family dearly. He was a man of few words but loyal to those he loved.
Willy was preceded in death by his father Willy Gene Smith, Sr.; his mother Martha Smith; his oldest daughter, Romanda Jordan; his sister Brenda Phillips, and his niece Sofonda Phillips.
Willy leaves to cherish his wonderful wife of forty-three years Barbara Smith of Monticello; his son Carmen Smith of Monticello; his daughter Kasey (Robert) Smith of Monticello; his grandchildren, Javaris Jordan, Jaliah Jordan, Jamaurisson Smith, Jaylen Smith, and Jacabrian Smith, and one great-grand child Jaxton Jordan; his brothers Don(Camilla) Smith of Dumas, Arkansas and Willy Lee Smith of Mississippi; his aunts Charlie Mae Jackson of Wilmar, Arkansas, Dorthy Mae Martin (Hubert) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rosa Wright(Wardell) of Wilmar, Arkansas, Chrivvsteen Green of Monticello; his uncles Joe (Janie) Green and Tommy Green of Tulsa, Oklahoma; nieces Deone Ollison of Little Rock, Arkansas, Davina Spencer of Dallas, Texas,Nekitha "Nikki" Johnson and Gina Spencer of Monticello, Arkansas; and nephews Marlando Phillips of Little Rock, Arkansas, Patrick Smith of Monticello, Arkansas, and Aaron Smith of Monticello, Arkansas.
Willy also leaves a host of extended family and friends that he cherished as well.
Condolences(8)
Deloris Williams(Punkin)
Pine Bluff, AR Wednesday, July 21, 2021 Our deepest sympathy and prayers to you and the family. Jr will be greatly missed by everyone and will always have a special place in my heart. Barbara, we appreciate you for your dedication and faithfulness to your husband. Rest in peace my cousin. We will all meet again one day. Love punkin.Cheryl Elaine Rogers Ivy
Pine Bluff, AR Thursday, July 15, 2021 My family and I extend our condolences to Willy’s loved ones. We pray for God’s comfort.C. Elaine Rogers Ivy, MHS Class of 1975
Ladeshia Daniels
Arlington, TX Thursday, July 15, 2021 With heartfelt condolences and sympathy during this difficult time. My prayers are with you all. Love you so much Mrs. Barbara Kay, Kasey, Carmen, Javaris and Jaliah. " Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." Proverbs 3:5-6DENISE FROST
MONTICELLO, AR Thursday, July 15, 2021 Barbara and Family,So sorry to hear about Willy. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Pearline Bealer
364 East college Ave. Monticello, AR Thursday, July 15, 2021 My Friend God Bless you and your Family may He RIPYou have my condolences and God give you strength and peace stay safe keep the Faith and pray Pearline Bealer
Pearline Bealer
364 East college Ave. Monticello, AR Thursday, July 15, 2021 My Friend God Bless you and your Family may He RIPYou have my condolences and God give you strength and peace stay safe keep the Faith and pray Pearline Bealer
Tina Ferguson
Monticello, AR Monday, July 12, 2021 Mrs. Barbara and Family;I am so sorry for your loss. May God wrap His loving arms of comfort around each of you during this time.
Patricia Ellis and Family
Warren, AR Monday, July 12, 2021 Barbara, Kasey, Karen and Family. You all have my deepest sympathy. May the Good Lord Wrap His Loving Arms around You at this time and the days ahead 🙏 I love you ALL and I will keep you in my prayers. ❤🙏.