William "Beck" Smith, 72, a life-long resident of Sikeston, died at his home Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014. He was born Jan. 11, 1942 in New Madrid County, Missouri to the late Roland Webster and Motel (Beck) Smith. Beck had been a route driver for White Rose Laundry and was a member of Sikeston Community Church. On May 26, 1961 he was married to Bonnie Jean Barnes at Canalou and she survives of the home. Also surviving are two sons, Woody Smith of the home and John D. Smith of Sikeston; and 1 daughter Janice Frazier of Sikeston; one brother Roland Clifford Smith of Cape Girardeau and 1 sister, Sara Esther Ozbun of Senath. Other survivors include 5 grandchildren, Ashley & Landon Wheeler, Jena Enos, Brittany Smith, Jacob Smith and Skyler Smith; and 5 great-grandchildren, Abbigale Wheeler, Ashland Wheeler, Gunner Bugg, Ryce Wheeler and Ryder Enos. Friends may call from 5 until 8 pm Tuesday, Aug. 5 where funeral services will be held at 10 am Wednesday, Aug. 6, with Rev. Glen Cantrell, pastor of Sikeston Community Church officiating. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories under the direction of Blanchard Funeral Chapel. Active Pallbearers will be Landon Wheeler, Robbie Lambert, Dean Spurlock, Ronnie Wilson, Jack Watkins and Terry Long. Honorary Pallbearers will be Larry Taul, Larry Gilmer, Gene Adams, Mike Nelson and Jeff Adams. Online condolences may be shared with the family at blanchardfuneral.com. Memorial Contributions in his honor are requested to the Arthritis Foundation or American Cancer Society.