William I. Smith, Jr.

January 29, 1956 - March 10, 2017

William I. Smith, Jr. IT Specialist Mr. William I. "Smitty" Smith, Jr., 61, died at his home in Springfield on Friday, March 10, 2017. Born in Starkville, MS, Mr. Smith was a graduate of Gulf Port East High School.  He was a former resident of Clifton Heights before moving to Springfield 15 years ago. He was an IT specialist for the Pennsylvania State Supreme Court in Philadelphia where he worked at City Hall for the last 20 years.  He was a member of the Covenant United Methodist Church in Springfield where he participated in the Mens' Breakfast group.  He was also a member of the Delaware County Field and Stream Club and the NRA. He enjoyed photography, especially drone photography, carpentry, computers, cameras, and traveling.  He had an avid interest in war history. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Kathie (nee Durso) Smith, his mother, Barbara (Whitaker) Smith, a daughter, Mary Lynn Smith, step-children Deidre and Eric Monte, two brothers, Whit and Charles Smith, a sister, Summer Smith.  He was predeceased by his father, W. I. Smith. Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Saturday, March 18, 2017, after 9:30 AM at the Covenant United Methodist Church, 212 W. Springfield Rd., Springfield, PA 19064 followed immediately by his funeral service at 11:00 AM. Interment will be private. Donations in his memory may be made to the ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia, 321 Norristown Road, Suite 260, Ambler, PA 19002.