Obituary of William H. Smith

William "Bill" H. Smith, 78, of Swedesboro, NJ, and formerly of West Chester and Wallingford, PA, went home to be with his Savior on Sunday, February 10, 2013. Bill was born and raised in Chester, PA. He was a graduate of Chester High School, Penn State University and the recipient of a business certificate from the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business. Bill and his wife were the owners of Hydra Techniques, Inc., where he worked as a Design Engineer. Formerly, he worked for Scott Paper and Acme Markets. Bill was a long time member of Grace Bible Fellowship, Wallingford, PA. Bill was a devoted Christian who faithfully served his Lord. He was involved with Promise Keepers Men's Ministry and volunteered with SCI, Chester, teaching others about Christ for fourteen years. Bill enjoyed learning about the Civil War and was writing a book on the ships involved with the war and he enjoyed visiting and collecting lighthouses. Bill was a devoted husband, father, step-father and grandfather, who most of all loved spending time with his family. Husband of the late Jean Taylor Smith; Brother of the late Robert Smith, Jr., Lilly Collins and Joyce Jewell SURVIVORS Beloved husband of 26 years to Patricia M. Smith Sons: Jeffrey and Timothy Smith Daughter: Cathy Walsh Step-daughter: Kimberly Norris Step-son: Patrick McCall Eight Grandchildren Two Great-Grandchildren MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS may be donated in memory of William Smith to: Alzheimer's Association, 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106. . . .