Billy Don Smith went to meet his Lord on March 15, 2026. He passed away peacefully in Grand Rapids Michigan, surrounded by family and friends. Billy Don was born in Daingerfield, Texas in 1939, to Frank Smith and Frankie Fridia. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Nancy Laraine Smith, his parents (Frank Smith, Frankie Peters, Henry Lee Peters), siblings Henry Spear Peters, Bobby Wayne Peters, Margaret Grant and Keith Smith. Billy Don is survived by his children, grandchildren and his siblings: Billy Charles Peters (brother), Maudie Peters (sister-in-law), and John Miller (brother-in- law) and many adoring nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Billy Don was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church, and a school social worker initially at Grand Rapids Public Schools and ultimately retiring from the Fennville Public Schools after 20 years of dedicated service. His love, guidance and compassion impacted the lives of all he touched. Visitation will be held at Ofield Funeral Home (4500 Kalamazoo Ave, Kentwood) on Friday, March 20th from 6-8pm and Saturday, March 21st from 10-11am. Funeral service at Ofield at 11am followed by a light luncheon.

Billy enjoyed flowers at funerals and would never discourage them; however, he also held a couple charities near and dear to his heart.  Mel Trotter Ministries and the Special Olympics were important to him.  Memorial contributions can be made to these charities if desired