Birth date: Apr 14, 1932 Death date: Feb 23, 2020
Billy Tom Smelley, 87, of Longview passed away at his residence on February 23, 2020. He was born in Longview on April 14, 1932 to W. H. and Lola Belle (Davis) Smelley. He married Ruby Louise Lane on June 20, 1959. He was a Longv Read Obituary
Mr Billy Smelley was A good hearted hard working man.He will be truly missed. I worked with his son John for years at Capacity for years, we also would go out to the farm and get peas every year. My condolences to the family.
I met Uncle Billy before he was was my uncle at Forest Hill Baptist Church. Somehow he managed to talk me into singing a duo with him at church in front of everybody! He loved to sing! I picked turnip greens for him on cold frosty mornings and prepared them so he could sell them at local grocery stores. This was a new experience for a young city girl. In the spring he planted peas to sell in the summer. The first years he planted in the pea field next to his house, which was the area his father in years past planted his gardens. Uncle Billy always made a point to tell us to come and pick as many peas as we wanted. I have fond memories of picking peas with Bonnie and Louise in the pea field. Too many memories to write down, but I will cherish in my heart the rest of my life. Rest In Peace Uncle Billy. You are singing with angels now.
Betty, I'm thinking of you during this trying time. My prayers and love are with you...Nelwyn Hamill
Sending prayers to his family. Kay Harris Hines
Very Sorry to learn of Mr. Smelley's Passing. Was Blessed to get to know him in the past couple of years assisting him with his Farmall 140 Tractor and it's Implements. He was a good man and I enjoyed our visits.
Rest in Peace, Mr. Billy. God's Blessings and Sympathies to Betty Jean and the rest of the Smelley Family.
Sam Adams
Tatum, Texas
