Obituary of William Lloyd Smith

William (Bill) Lloyd Smith, 70 of San Manuel Arizona passed away Wednesday July 31, 2019 at the Southern Arizona VA Hospital in Tucson Arizona. Bill is survived by his wife of 47 years Kay Smith, daughters Aimee (Bill) Smith-Garcia, and Rebekah Smith. Grandchildren Bailee, Pacey, Stephen and Seth. Beloved pet dog Dusty. He is proceeded in death by both his parents Woodrow Smith and Lu La Bell Hughes. His brother Ray Smith, sister Marty Speich and granddaughter Joree Smith-Garcia Bill was born in Biloxi Mississippi moving to Bisbee Arizona before he enlisted in the Army during the Viet-Nam war. After his military service he moved to San Manuel Arizona to begin employment at Magma Copper Company. He worked for Magma/BHP Copper for 28 years before retiring in 1999. Bill enjoyed spending time with family and friends and was an avid outdoorsman in his earlier years. He enjoyed spending his retired years meeting with friends drinking coffee and just hanging out. Per his request there will be no services held at this time. A special thank you to all the staff at the Southern Arizona Veterans Home and Southern Arizona VA Hospital for their loving care and support during his final days. The family would also like to extend their sincerest gratitude towards the Adair Funeral home and staff during this difficult time.