And Doris (Brown) Smith in Concordia, KS. Bill married Billie Jean Tharp on February 11, 1950. In 1971, ... Bill was an avid car racing fan and was a well-known Colorado racer for many decades.

William Earl “Bill” Smith, 96, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2023, at the Carolina Inn, with his wife by his side. A native son of North Carolina, whose ancestors were among the early ...