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1923 B. 2012

B. K. Smith

June 3, 1923 — January 2, 2012

B K Smith Jr., 88, Rockford passed away January 2, 2012, surrounded by his loving granddaughters Ashley and Courtney. Born June 3, 1923 in Greeneville, Tn. Lived most of his adult life in Rockford. He was employed 32 years at Mechanics Universal Joint, Division of Borg " Warner Corporation until his retirement in 1976. B.K. was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in both the European and Pacific theaters during WWII. He was a lifelong member of Moose, SMSF, LLL Club, VFW and American Legion. B.K. is survived by sons, Jeff and Tom Smith of Rockford; brothers, Ivan Smith of Rockford, Glenn Smith of Knoxville, TN; sister, Evelyn Wilson of Greenville, TN; Numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Mulford Chapel 1860 S. Mulford Rd with Pastor Billy Robertson of Victory Baptist Church officiating. Interment in New Milford Cemetery. Visitation from 5:00 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2012 at the Mulford Chapel and from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the Mulford Chapel.

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