Ellis William Smith

Franklin, NC - Ellis William Smith, of Sylva, formerly of Cartoogechaye Community in Franklin, N.C., age 97, passed away October 1. 2010.

Ellis was born on January 21, 1913 to the late Allie Lewis Smith and John Franklin Smith, of Franklin. He was preceded in death by his sister, Anna Louise Roane, and brothers, Wayne M. Smith and Jay F. Smith.

After serving in World War II, he returned to Franklin and married Ethelene Dayton on Nov 19, 1948 before moving to Atlanta, Ga. He retired from the Board of Education for the City of Atlanta. Upon retirement, he returned to Franklin. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ethelene Dayton Smith. One sister, Mary Ellen (Haywood) Frazier of Ellenwood, Ga. , Brother-in-law, Curt Roane of Summerville, S.C. and sister in law, Virginia B. Smith of Ellenwood, Ga., In addition, 11 nieces and nephews and a host of great and great great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mr. Smith will be Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Steve Reeves officiating, followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. The Family will receive friends at 1:00 pm, one hour prior to the service.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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