William E. Smith

William E. Smith, 50, of Versailles passed away Friday, March 18, 2005 at the Kings Daughters Hospital in Madison. He was born at Milan on June 14, 1954 the son of Alfred and Elfreida Meier Smith. Survivors include one daughter Megan Smith at home; one brother Kenneth Smith and his wife Jill of Lafayette; his uncle Elmer Meier of Dewberry; nieces Shannon Smith of Bloomington, Illinois and Shilo Smith of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Mr. Smith was a 1972 graduate of South Ripley High School and was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Dewberry. He owned and operated T S Auto Sales in Versailles and had worked in the community as a mechanic. Mr. Smith also enjoyed NASCAR racing and IU basketball. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 21 at 11am at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Dewberry with Pastor Donald Sauls officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, March 20 from 3pm to 6pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorials may be given to the Meagan Smith College Fund in care of the funeral home.