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Smith -- Mr. Billy Glenn Smith, age 56, of London, Texas and Placitas, New Mexico, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2002, the result of complications from cancer treatment. A private memorial service was held on July 4, 2002 at the Smith ranch in London. Billy served his country as a member of the Air Force in the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1969. He went on to become a successful business owner in the aviation industry. Billy will always be remembered by those who knew and loved him for his kindness, his strength, his indomitable spirit, and his overwhelming capacity for love. Billy was preceded in death by his mother and father, Pearl and John Smith of Scurry, Texas. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Linda Louise Smith of London; his daughters, Deanna Hoak of Beavercreek, Ohio and Julie Yearout of Albuquerque, New Mexico; his son, Billy Smith, Jr. of Albuquerque; three grandchildren, Zachary Peterson, Caitlin Yearout and Blaine Hoak; four sisters, Dorothy Cochran, Wanda Tucker, Linda McGuinness and Judy Dykes; and two brothers, Ronnie Smith and George Smith.
        Published on: Tue July 09, 2002