Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of
Mr. William Lee “Bill” Smock
Mr. William Lee “Bill” Smock , age 85, of Canaan, Indiana, Bill entered this life on May 26, 1932 in Ripley County near Osgood and was raised in the Catholic faith. He was the son of the late Temple and Helen Abplanalp Smock. Bill graduated in 1950 from Osgood High School and attended University of Cincinnati. He was inducted into the United States Army on December 1, 1952 in Indianapolis, Indiana during the Korean War. He rose to the rank of corporal serving in the 16th finance disbursement section. He was honorably discharged on November 30, 1954 at Fort George Meade, Maryland receiving the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. On September 29, 1956 Bill was united in marriage to Carol Greta Bushhorn at the Rectory at St. Charles Catholic Church in Milan. This happy union of 61 years was blessed with daughters, Cate and Sue and sons, William, John, James, Andrew, Robert and Kelly Ross. He first worked as a draftsman for General Electric in Cincinnati designing jet engines. He then co-founded and co-operated with his wife, Smock Material Handling since the Fall of 1970 in Indianapolis and was a very successful engineer. He was proud that all six sons operate the company today. In 1977 he and Carol purchased a farm on Hick’s Ridge in Jefferson County that he later found out that his great grandfather had owned previously. He enjoyed bringing his large family to the farm on weekends and special occasions until he and Carol were able to retire there in 1997. Another proud achievement was Bill was able to sponsor a race car and driver, Jerry Sneva in the 1978/1979 Indy 500. Bill was a devoted husband, loving dad, grandpa and great grandpa. Bill died on Sunday, February 18, 2018, at 1:30 a.m. at the River Terrace Health Campus in Madison, Indiana.
A LOVING FAMILY
Bill will be missed by his loving wife of 61 years, Carol Greta Bushhorn Smock of Canaan, Indiana; his loving daughters, Cate Smock and her husband, John Egan of Durango, Colorado, Sue Smock-Lawson and her husband, David of Evanston, Illinois; his loving sons, William B. Smock and his wife, Jennifer Deleonardis of Carmel, Indiana, John T. Smock and his wife, Tina of Brownsburg, Indiana, James Smock and his wife, Kristine of Zionsville, Indiana, Andrew Smock and his wife, Suzanne of Indianapolis, Indiana, Robert Smock and his wife, AnaLu of Carmel, Indiana, Kelly Ross Smock and his wife, Anne of Franklin, Indiana; 27-grandchildren; 2-great grandchildren; his sisters, Betty Castner of Versailles, Indiana, Donna Siebert of Batesville, Indiana; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Temple Smock, his mother, Helen Abplanalp Smock, and his brother, James Smock.
MEMORIAL CEREMONY
Memorial services will be conducted Saturday, February 24, 2018, at 1:00 p.m., by Father Christopher A. Craig at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana.
VISITATION
Friends may visit Saturday from 12:00 Noon – 1:00 p.m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana.
FLAG PRESENTATION
A flag presentation will be conducted on Saturday at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre by Fort Knox Ceremonial Unit.
MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS
Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of the Donor’s Choice. Cards are available at the funeral home. Online condolences, www.morgan-nay.com