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William Robert "Cowboy Billy" Smith

Passed 12/20/2013

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Obituary For William Robert "Cowboy Billy" Smith

William Robert Smith aka Cowboy Billy Smith, 74, of Steubenville, Ohio died Friday, December 20, 2013 at his home.  He was born June 5, 1939 in Greene, Missouri a son of the late John and Murrell Garrison Smith.  He was a member of Wintersville Baptist Temple, PNA, Polish Club and Cadiz Sportsmen Club.  He was a professional boxer in the flyweight division, boxing in 30 professional fights.  He won the Golden Gloves in the flyweight division.  After his boxing career he went to work for the City of Steubenville.  He was preceded in death by his sister Frances Thompson and brother Jake Smith.  Surviving are his wife Velma J. “Warden” Everhart Smith whom he married on January 21, 1974; daughter Rae (Chad) Ogden of Steubenville, OH; two grandsons Joshua and Dustin Ogden both of Steubenville, OH; two brothers Carl (Loraine) Smith of Richmond, OH and Walter “Mouse” (Linda) Smith of Sparta, MO; sister Louise “Pistol” (Jim) Ward and many nieces and nephews.  Friends may come to Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville on Thursday 2 – 4 & 6 – 8p.m. and at Wintersville Baptist Temple on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dr. John Beard officiating.  Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Jewett, Ohio. 

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  • 09/03/2024

     

  • 09/03/2024

    Jerry Mettenberger

    Jeanie and Rae and family: You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. May The Lord bless you Jeanie, Rae and family and help through these trying times.

  • 09/03/2024

    Charity Hospice

    Please accept our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of Cowboy. And we thank you for the very special gift it was to be a part of his journey. Know your Charity family is keeping you in prayer and thought during this difficult time. With our Love, Charity Hospice

  • 09/03/2024

    Dallas and Donna Souchak-Rife

    Jeanie, Rae, Chad and grandchildren; our hearts go out to you at this time. I met Robert before he was married to Jeanie as Cowboy, through a good friend of his who was involved in boxing with his son. Imagine my surprise when my cousin married this wonderful man. Robert was a special person, loved by everyone and will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with you. Love you all Dallas and Donna

  • 09/03/2024

    LEONARD BARNES

    Cowboy was a good man & will always be a Champion in my book. He boxed for my uncle & father and always was a class act. When I was young, he was my boss the summer I worked cutting grass for the city. May he rest in peace & his family be comforted by the positive impact he had on so many lives in Steubenville.

  • 09/03/2024

    dave and bunny zapolnik

    I knew Bill from the 1960's,he lived up the street from us,always treated us as part of the family.Many good memories from the past....may you rest in peace cowboy..

  • 09/03/2024

    Lindy & Trish Miles

    So sorry to hear about COWBOY ... We were cousins & grew up together ... He was always the tough one ... His family is in our prayers ....

  • 09/03/2024

    Bob n Sue Bouchet

    Bills Family, Our condolences So sorry to read of his passing. The family is in our thoughts and prayers.Rest in Peace Cowboy Billy. Bob and Sue Bouchet

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