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Frederick W. "Bill" Smith – Sept. 19, 1930 – July 28, 2026

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A funeral service is planned for a local resident who passed away on July 28, 2026. The service will take place at First Baptist Church Benbrook. Prior to the service, a visitation will be held at Greenwood Funeral Home.

The individual was born on September 19, 1930, in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended school there before starting work at a young age to support his family. Further details about the individual's life and funeral arrangements are available from local sources.

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Category: schools · Published: July 31, 2026 · Source: Fort Worth Report · Reading time: 1 min

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