Background
Smith, William Randolph was born on July 30, 1928 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Angie Frank and Bess Patience (Crutchfield) Smith.
Smith, William Randolph was born on July 30, 1928 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Angie Frank and Bess Patience (Crutchfield) Smith.
Bachelor of Arts, Southern Methodist U., 1948; Bachelor of Laws, University Texas, 1951.
Associate, Vinson & Elkins, Houston, 1951-1964; partner, Vinson & Elkins, Houston, 1965-1991. Director Weatherford International, Houston, 1979-1995, several private corporations.
Board directors Methodist Hospital System, Houston, since 1970. Trustee M.D. Anderson Hospital, 1975-1992, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, 1975-1988, Briarwood School/Brookwood Community, Houston, since 1970. 1st lieutenant United States Air Force, 1952-1953.
Member Houston Country Club.
Married Margaret Ann Pickett, November 25, 1950. Children: Sherren Bess (deceased), William Randolph Junior, Margaret Moody, David Christian.