Billy Eugene Sr. Smith

1926 - 2013  (86 years)

• Name	Billy Eugene Sr. Smith
  Birth	2 Nov 1926	Corriganville, Allegany County, Maryland
  Gender	Male
  Death	12 Jan 2013	Mineral County, West Virginia
  Notes	CUMBERLAND — The search for a missing Cash Valley Road man came to an end Saturday when he was found deceased in Mineral County with his vehicle that had caught fire, according to West Virginia State Police. Billie Eugene Smith Sr., 86, of Cumberland was pronounced dead at the scene by Mineral County Medical Examiner Chris Gwinn after a call was received concerning a vehicle found along Schell Road off U.S. Route 50 by two hunters. Smith had left his home around 2:30 p.m. Thursday but had failed to pick up a family member at the Country Club Mall at 5 p.m., according to Maryland State Police. Last seen driving his 2002 Dodge Dakota, Smith’s whereabouts had been sought by state police since that time. A public service call was received at 10:06 a.m. on Saturday by the West Virginia State Police barrack in Romney, W.Va., concerning the vehicle. "No foul play is suspected. We are investigating this like we would any other case of its type," said West Virginia State Police Trooper D.J. Paskowski. Since an investigation is open, police would provide no further details about the scene of the incident. Paskowski, along with Cpl. J.E. Whisner and Deputy First Class W.S. Weakley of the Mineral County Sheriff’s Department, responded to the call to conduct a criminal investigation, according to police. Members of the Elk Garden Volunteer Fire Department also assisted at the site. Factors of the case are currently under investigation and an autopsy had been ordered to determine the cause of death. Law enforcement said no preliminary conclusion as to the cause of death has been determined. Cumberland Times-News, January 13, 2013. CUMBERLAND — Billie Eugene Smith Sr., 86, of Cumberland, passed away Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013. Born Nov. 2, 1926, in Corriganville, Mr. Smith was the son of the late Millard M. Smith and Grace Viola (Clauson) Smith. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Lee Smith and Geraldine (Smith) Coughenhour; and was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Billie entered the United States Army in January 1945 during World War II where his attained the rank of Sergeant. He was a military police squad leader for the 745th division and served in Okinawa, Japan. Billie was decorated with citations for Good Conduct, the Army Occupation Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Theatre Ribbon, and the World War II Victory Ribbon. Billie was a member and Deacon at Saint John’s United Church of Christ in Corriganville. He was a life-member of the Barrelville Outdoor Club, and a member at the V.F.W Post 6025, Mount Savage; and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2883, Cresaptown. Billie was a past member of the Corriganville Volunteer Fire Department. He was a Union Brick Mason for 35 years and past employee at Pittsburgh Plate and Glass Company. Billie is survived by her wife of 65 years, Anna Colleen (Lease) Smith; his daughters, LaAna Jo Roberts and husband, Glen, LaVale, Lisa Kay Swauger and husband, James Jr., LaVale, and Angela Rae (Smith) Moorehead, Cumberland; and his son, Billie Eugene Smith Jr. and wife, Doris, Mount Savage. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Holly Lynee’ DeLattre and husband, Beau, Pittsburgh, Pa., Kevin Michael Drew, Charleston, S.C., Travis Eugene Shaffer and wife, Melanie, Hyndman, Pa., Mallory Kay Drew, LaVale, Casey Colton Smith, Mount Savage, Cierra Nicole Roberts, LaVale, Hunter Caden Moorehead, Cumberland, Leah Jade Moorehead, Cumberland; his step-grandson, Dalyn Sites and wife, Joann Clark, Cresaptown; his great-grandchildren, Page Johanna Shaffer, Shandi Moon Sites, Shyla Lily DeLattre, and Jackson Paul Shaffer; and his cousin, William M. Clauson and wife, Joan. Friends will be received at the Adams Family Funeral Home, P.A., 404 Decatur St., Cumberland, (www.AdamsFamilyFuneralHome.com) on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Tomislav T. Dosch officiating. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by the Post 13 Veterans Honor Guard. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Saint John’s United Church of Christ, 14715 Mullaney Avenue, Mount Savage, MD 21545. Cumberland Times-News, January 14, 2013.
  Person ID	I13936	McKenzie Genealogy
  Last Modified	29 Oct 2021

  
  

  Father	Millard M. Smith   d. UNKNOWN
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Grace Viola Clauson   d. UNKNOWN
  Relationship	natural
  Family ID	F06700	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Anna Colleen Lease,   b. Private
  Marriage	Private
  Children	1. LaAna Jo Smith,   b. Private  [Father: private]  [Mother: private]   2. Lisa Kay Smith,   b. Private  [Father: private]  [Mother: private]   3. Angela Rae Smith,   b. Private  [Father: private]  [Mother: private]   4. Billy Eugene Jr. Smith,   b. Private  [Father: private]  [Mother: private]
  Family ID	F06691	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	29 Oct 2021