William E. "bill" Smith

William E. "Bill" Smith – Sandown, NH
Age 75 of Sandown, NH, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2014 at Kindred Hospital North Shore in Peabody, MA.
Bill was born on August 1, 1939 in Baltimore, MD the son of the late William A. and Elizabeth G. (Shaw) Smith.
Bill has served his country in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged.
He worked for 18 years as a technician for Cobham Microwave in Exeter, NH. He had also worked for many years at Sweetheart Plastics in Wilmington, MA.
Bill had a passion for country music, not only did he play the guitar, but he was also an avid guitar collector. Bill and his wife, Debra enjoyed taking rides together on his motorcycle. He and Debra also loved to go out to eat at local restaurants together and also go country and western dancing. Bill had managed the 400 Club in Methuen for some time. He also managed the award winning country music band, End of The Line. He would travel with them to their award shows. Bill had a soft spot for animals, especially his 2 Chihuahuas, Mickey and Mindy.
His wish was to come home and now he is home.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Debra L. (Banzhof) Smith of Sandown, NH. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Priscilla Kipphut also of Sandown, NH.
Friends and family may call on Sunday, August 17, 2014 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, 116 Main Street (Rt. 121A) in Plaistow, NH 03865. A funeral service will follow the calling hours at the funeral home at 3:15 PM.
Memorial donations are requested to:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105