William Russell Smith

Background

Smith, William Russell was born on February 24, 1926 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of William Russell and Agnes (Payne) Smith.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1950.

Career

Engineer, VEPCo, Alexandria, Virginia, 1950-1956; various, VEPCo, Harrisonburg, Virginia, 1956-1958; vice president, Rockingham Construction Company, Inc., Harrisonburg, 1958-1969; executive vice president, Utility Construction, Inc., Harrisonburg, 1969-1974; life agent, Massachusetts Mutual, Harrisonburg, since 1974. Instructor (part time) James Madison U., Harrisonburg, 1985-1987.

Achievements

• William Russell Smith has been listed as a noteworthy Insurance agent by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Navy, 1944-1946. Member Rockingham Association Life Underwriters (president 1977-1978, Agent of Year 1988), Control Virginia chapter CLU, Chartered Financial Consultant (president 1986-1987).

Interests

• Avocation: golf.

Connections

Married Cecil Hay Griffith, March 24, 1951. 1 child, Elaine Stevenson Smith.

Father:

William Russell Smith

Mother:

Agnes (Payne) Smith

Spouse:

Cecil Hay Griffith

child:

Elaine Stevenson Smith