Billy Joe Smith, 76, of Pocola, OK passed away Sunday, January 23, 2011 in Ft. Smith, AR. Bill was born November 12, 1934 in Pocola, OK to Thomas Vance & Rosa Bell (Miller) Smith. He worked for Norge for four years until they became Whirlpool and he worked for them for 30 years. He was a supervisor in materials control. He married Pat in 1962. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Doyle Smith & Arnold "Josh" Smith. Survivors include his wife, Pat of the home; 3 sons & daughter in law, Randy & Marilyn Smith of Ft. Smith, AR, Ronnie Smith Sr. of Pocola, OK, Timothy Smith of Pocola, OK; 4 grandchildren, Rodney & Deanna Smith of Pocola, OK, Tanya & Matt Cooper of Pocola, OK, Ronnie Smith Jr. of Pocola, OK, Alex & Sean Osburn of Pocola, OK; 5 great grandchildren, Cody Smith, Levi Smith, Jace Goff, Kade Cooper, Emily Osburn; 1 sister & brother in law, Loretta & Robert Loudermilk of Ft. Smith, AR. other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Pocola, OK with Rev. Chad Rogers officiating. Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery, Pocola, OK. The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.