william anthony smitherman

Colonel (retired) William Anthony Smitherman, 73, a former resident of Monument, CO., passed from our loving presence Dec 17. 1997 in Lompoc, CA.  Born on Dec. 14 1924 in Seabrook, TX, He was a Colonel in the United States Air Force, served in three wars and received the Legion of Merit Award for outstanding performances in his duties.  Retired from the Air Force in 1973.  He is survived by his wife Sueanna Smitherman and his 13 children, 18 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren.  Services will be held in Lompoc, CA by the Neptune Society Saturday Dec. 20th, 1997 at 10:30 a.m.