Billy Newell Smith
February 3, 1932 - July 4, 2020
Billy Newell Smith, 88, of Cross City, Florida passed away July 4, 2020. Newell was born in Cross City in 1932 to the late William and Louise Smith. He graduated from Dixie County High School in 1950, attended Florida State University for one semester, before enlisting in the Navy for four years (serving in the Korean War), and then he returned home and joined his parents in the furniture business. He stayed with the business after his parents death for 55 years, retiring in 2010. Newell was a member of First Baptist Church, was baptized by Rev. William Taylor August 8, 1943. Newell is survived by his wife Faye Parrott Smith, sharing 59 wonderful years together, his sons Billy R. Smith (Heather) of Wesley Chapel, FL and Wayne Smith (Tasha) of Micanopy, FL, his grandchildren Joshua David Smith, Jacob Wayne Smith, and Shaylee Faye Smith all of Micanopy, FL, Krysten Ashley Watson (Kyle) of Trenton, FL, Kara Breanna (Victor) of Gainesville, FL, and a great-grandson Luke Watson. Graveside funeral services for Newell will be held 11:00 AM Monday, July 6, 2020 at the Cross City Cemetery, with Pastor Mike Brown officiating. Arrangements have been placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home Cross City Chapel, with locations in Cross City 352-498-5400 and Chiefland 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com
Billy Newell Smith, 88, of Cross City, Florida passed away July 4, 2020. Newell was born in Cross City in 1932 to the late William and Louise Smith. He graduated from Dixie County High School in 1950, attended Florida State University for one... View Obituary & Service Information