William Smith Obituary

Listened to you in my office (S.C. Employment Security Commission) on Legion St. every day. Glad skillet never cut you.
Thanks for the laughs!
Bill Wood
Area Director, SCESC

Still ever so grateful for his kind heart, & how he went out of his way to promote our music on the Grand Strand. Left us way too soon. Without Billy & Ted Bell, the station will never be the same.

To my friend forever...Even though I only had the priviledge of knowing him for a few years..Including DJs in Pittsburgh, Pa., Billy was bound & determined to make us a hit on "The Surf". EVERY morning starting his show with "our" Star
Spangled Banner. Playing our hits everyday. MOST OF THOSE PRETTY YOUNG
GIRLS, & I LOVE ONLY YOU made the Cashbox SMOKIN' 45 for 2008 I would say
because of Billy, & Ted Bell. When he would play I LOVE ONLY YOU he would always go"ba ba ba ba BABY when the song ended mimicking me. He was the greatest. Not only as a DJ, but as a friend. I still ply his interview he did with me. He was quite a character.
We will always love him deep in our hearts.
WILLIAM DELL & WEE JAMS

Today while driving something on the radio reminded me of the great times we had while Billy was at the helm doing one of his signature Saturday BSBPs.....I often thought since his passing....nearly five years ago now.....how different my life would've been in High School and College....without hearing those great shows he orchestrated and his marvelous cast of airwave characters ....it was as if he was The Wizard of Oz...of radio......what great Frat Parties we held listening to him as the opening act for Crazy Zacks on Saturday nights.....his shows made the summers longer.....the winters shorter.....the beer colder....and the girls prettier......He was an Icon to people my age who grew up in the 1970s....I distinctly remember His Beach Club on Highway17 near OD.....coldest beer box on the planet! His voice will forevermore be a constant memory of great times while growing up along The Grand Strand!....I miss that ole rascal!

I worked with Billy at WLAT in Conway and he was certainly all that has been said about him. His gimmick with the guy going to get him something and Billy telling him not to slam the door, and invariably the door slamming should be in the hall of fame with a button to push to 'play the whole routine'....... I went with him on several remotes just for the fun of it...

He has a legion of friends and will be sorely missed!

I worked with Billy at WNMB in '81. What a crew...Dick Biondi and Billy Smith made NMB a Major Market operation and those two never failed to make everday life in an already beautiful city even more-so. Billy was the originator of the "Dead seamen" bit. If you haven't heard it, find it somewhere. I'm sorry to hear this news, especially so long after the fact. Broadcasting will miss Billy Smith, as will so many people who had their days "Made" by him.

I can add little that hasn't already been said. I did, however have the pleasure knowing and working with Billy at both WTGR, Tiger Radio and WNMB, North Myrtle Beach. I remember when I started at WTGR Billy took me under his wings and showed me the ropes. He always had time to work with the younger guys coming into the business. Back in the day, we always ran into some of the biggest artiest in the business and Billy would always make sure that the newbies were introduced to the artiest. I remember meeting Frankie Valli and the four seasons. in their heyday. They were at the Beach Club and after their show, one of the other tiger jocks introduced me to Frankie as "our part time jock" and I was so embarrassed. Billy spoke up and told Frankie that I might be part time, but I was one of the best new DJs he'd ever heard:) May you rest in peace Billy. I sure hope they have beach music in heaven!

I've been away from beach music for a while, but just this morning I came back to "The Surf" expecting to hear the BSer. So sad to find him gone. What a tremendous loss. Miss ya Billy!

I had the privilege of meeting Billy Smith in 1988 at Fat Harold's.I was at the time doing a 3 hour Beach Show at WQFS Greensboro N.C. Guilford College Radio. He had just the right touch for any format and especially Beach Music! He even talked about my beach show on the air! He will be truly missed! May God comfort his family and friends!

Kay & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss, Bill and I enjoyed listening to Billy and knowing him in the time that we did. Some people can not be replaced, he is one of them! May God hold you close in this time and in the future, we know how much you loved him and how much he loved his, "Baby Girl".

Love,

Janice & Bill Ashe

Kay, you are on my mind and in my prayers. I miss listening to Billy every morning on my way to work ,I loved the way he always read the paper and made his little comments and told his self to ,shut up Billy
Lot of times I remember thinking he is playing to much music I want to hear him. Billy holds a special place in my heart I will never forget ,what a great guy ,I thank god I had a chance to know him.

Whaya say Bill !?!?!? You were my friend, and I will miss you. R.D.Neck

What a talent and a genuine nice guy. I met Billy in person at DJ Throwdown in 2006. We were at Fat Harolds listening to the CWB. Billy treated me like an old lost friend. Billy's talent was the best. Living in WV you have to get up early to listen on line before you go to work. He was so natural and made beach music the only music to listen to. His knowledge, genuine talent and sincerity will never be duplicated for a long time to come. God Bless Billy Smith and his family. Thanks for all the music and the memories.

I was saddened to hear of Billy's passing. It won't be the same coming back to Myrtle Beach and not hearing him on the radio. His music was great and the skits were hilliarous. I'll always remember RD asking... What ya say Bill.

Kay and Billy's family my prayers are with you all. Billy will surely be missed but will never be forgotten. When I think of beach music I think of Billy Smith. He was a fun loving, happy man that loved Kay. Put God in control and you will find comfort.

Billy was a true beach legend around the Grand Strand and will be miss.(Donald Vaught, Kuwait)

To Billy's family and dear ones, we are so sorry for your loss. We wish you peace and comfort. It seems impossible that he is gone, that his magical voice and patter are silent. Many knew of his talent, crazy wit and energy--maybe not so many knew what a sensitive and genuinely caring person and friend he was.. I'm sure you did. He left a legacy of admirers and those who enjoyed his gifts. Our best prayers and thoughts to you at this time.

Billy was an original. Radio has lost a good friend. RIP my friend RIP.

Mike Fever

Thinking of all of you. Kent and Betty Owens

Thinking of all of you. Kent and Betty Owens.

Kay-I have you in my prayers.Knowing that Billy created happiness in your life as well as thousands of others will leave a monument in your heart forever. Love, "Gus" Garrison Flatt

I will miss waking up hearing Billy's voice and laugh online in the mornings.
May God bless you.

I LOVE BEACH MUSIC!!! I was raised on this music. Billy Smith You were the GREATEST!!!! RIP

We were soo saddened by the news of Billys passing. We were teenagers in the 80's when Billy was a DJ @ Fat Harolds where the Spanish Galleon & Ocean Drive beach resort now sit. Billy continued to be apart of our life thru the years as we listened to him every day, Laughing at his jokes, listening to his music as we traveled to work. We will never forget you Billy.
Rest in Peace.

I listened to Billy Smith every morning going to work and it made the ride so much better. I'm like Andy and Vicky Lefler, I have listened to him for my entire adult life. He will be truly missed but never forgotten.

We have listened to Billy Smith and his crazy cast of characters such as the Right Reverend Billy Ray Causey, RD Neck, and Lewis of the Dry Heave Lounge for what seems like our entire lives. In September 1984, we enjoyed Billy's live, on-air hurricane party as Hurricane Diana finally made landfall after it wandered offshore for days which led to Billy's hilarious "Hurricane Warning Syndrome." We listened to his show that day in the car (electricity was out) and it sounded like so much fun, we packed up and went to the beach despite the winds and rain just so we could be a part of it! Billy, You were the best. Thanks for the memories--we'll never forget you.

My wife and I will miss hearing Billy from Cincinnati, We felt a part of the music and Billy made this happen. Our home is in South Carolina, we just live in Ohio. Billy made living up here bearable when we got to hear him on the radio. We will miss him.

He had a perfect voice and made me feel at home when I was at the beach. His voice on the radio was always necessary when I was there.

The Legendary Billy Smith was beach music. His voice just made the mood and the music sound better. Thanks for a lot of laughter and good times Mr Billy. I along with so many others are going to miss you. Radio and beach music will never be the same.

I will truly miss tuning in to The Surf with Billy every morning. He made every day begin happy! By the time I reached work every day, I had a smile on my face. Now I know there is a "rock and roll" heaven. Rest in peace Billy. Thank you for your contagious laughter!

So many people will miss you Billy. Not only for your great music but for your kindness, generosity and fun-loving personality.
It was a pleasure working with Billy during the mid 1980's at WNMB. Sometimes during his morning show, he would give one of the office staff a surprise call and joke with with them on the air. Billy was a little mischievous and we loved that infectious laugh.
Thank you Billy for all the memories!
My deepest sympathy to Kay and all the family.

Billy did more than any radio personality to keep beach music and R&B alive. I truly will miss his humor but most of all his so obvious love for the music.

When it came to being GREAT, Billy was truly one of the GREAT ones. His rumor and excitement was what made him so enjoyable to listen to in the mornings at the Surf 94.9. He was the first one to do a live interview with me when my first solo was released. I will always treasure knowing Billy Smith, THE GREAT BSer...

Our sincere condolences to Billy's family. I listened to his show online and tried to catch it while at the beach. I thank him for sharing my music with his listeners. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time!

Kay, I'm thinking about you. I know this leaves a huge hole in your life and I'm so sorry for your loss.

Mr. Billy Smith was one of my favorite DJs growing up as a teenager in the 70s and as a college kid in the 80s. I always loved his comical sketches and funny phone calls on his radio shows at WNMB. I made frequent air checks on reels and have many fond memories. He was best at what he did as a veteran broadcaster and was great at his craft! It inspired me to go into broadcasting and he's a legend. He stopped by the local TV station one day (WGSE-TV 43)in the mid 80s to visit where I worked, and always was a jovial kind of guy. I never missed a chance to listen to Billy play those oldies but goodies on his shows. I remember the characters he created on the radio such as "Crazy Bob" and those FCC-Bending stories that made me bust a gut laughing! - Also, I have fond memories of going to Beach Music Center and plunking down a buck for that crazy novelty 45 rpm of "Ode To Rita". Many years later I would find a whole cashe of those records and have treasured that novelty record since! Billy, we will miss you very much and our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. A real legend and a fine DJ no one could ever replace!

Billy MY BROTHER, you will always be remembered in my heart. We had some great times together that I will always cherish.

We were truly saddened to hear of the passing of Billy. He has been a great friend and we will miss hearing him in the morning. Thanks to Billy, our daughter was named from his morning station. We had the privilege of letting him know this and a couple of years ago at the Crab Festival in Little River, my daughter was able to meet him and was told the story of how she got her name. We will always remember him and now our daughter will have something to remember in her life. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. He will truly be missed.

Mr. Billy Smith, his personal appearances,and his voice you never grew tired of....We will all miss you. I am deeply saddened by his passing and extend condolences to the family that loved the man that through radio was shared with the world.

Remember one of his lines, start the day with the attitude of Gratitude.

Thank you lord for this day and make it a blessed one.

he did comercials for melinda`s wigs in the 70`s they were very funny.he will be missed.

Kim, I saw on the news of your father's death. He was a special person.
If Jessy and I can do anything for you, please let us know. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sending a hug to you.

BILLY, GOD BLESS YOU. WE ALL WILL MISS YOU
Stan[the man ] Massre formely Myrtle Beach now Gainesville, Fl.

May God Bless and comfort yall in your time of sorrow. I grew up listening to Billy, he will truly be missed!

I will miss hearing Billie in the morning. He was a very special, gracious,person who loved the beach vinyl music. He always took the time to talked to you when you said hello.
The beach has lost another great person.
Sandy

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kay

Catherine emailed me this sad news.
my sympathy and love to you--though I never had the privilege of knowing him, it was easy to see how much you loved him--he was a lucky man to have had you in his life--and I think you were lucky too. I am in Italy til the end of the month, but would love to see you in October.

Mary Susan

I never knew Billy Smith on a personal basis. He was the morning DJ in North Myrtle Beach. Yet after two years of listening on line and when in Myrtle Beach I feel I knew him and "Baby Girl Kay", and Bo Didley as my own family.
He always made you laugh with his morning funnies, and loved going to the movies. Something that will always stick in my mind is the 7am National Anthem and when it was over Billy saying GOD BLESS AMERICA. No Billy Smith - God Bless you and your family in this sad time.

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the Smith family. Billy was an insiration to all lovers of Beach Boogie and Blues music as well as his fellow DJ's. He will be missed but not forgotten.

I am saddened by the passing of a radio great. I was fortunate enough to get to work with Billy in the early 90's at WBPR. A true pro and an amazing talent! I have listened to him all of my life, Rest In Peace, Billy. A golden mic awaits you in God's arms.

My memories of Billy go back when he worked at WTAB-AM in Tabor City, What was a country station turned into one of the best stations around. He was the first to predict that "Baby Love" by the Supremes would be their next hit after "Where did our Love Go". I continued my relationship with him and Dick Biondi at WNMB. I got Billy to play "The Pizza Song" by DIck shortly after Dick arrived. We all had a great laugh.
HE and Harold Bessent are very important to the reason Beach Music has survived. Thanks Bill!
Gordon Smith Myrtle Beach

In the 1960's Grand Strand Radio was The Big Ape from Jacksonville and The Mighty TMA from the Low Country before that little daytimer, WTGR 1520AM playing mostly, if not all, commercials during the Summer months made its appearance. There he was Big Billy, only a few years older, but he was "The Man" and whatever he played I used my last dollars to buy at The Beach Music Center laterthat day I when I showed up at WTGR with broadcast reverb gear in hand from WIST Radio's engineer room to bring reverb to WTGR like WTMA and WAPE used. And try like they might Don, Billy and Steve could not convince the owner to add reverb to the radio station. After all, the commerical log was full to the brim.

As the years rolled on, Billy arrived at WTMA, my new radio home, and we renewed our old relationship and over the years visited him at various Myrtle Beach stations.
It wasn't just knowing Billy Smith that made life fun. It was meeting people who knew him, somehow with their description of Billy as if they'd stolen your place in his heart. Little did they know unless they hung around for a while that this guy had a big heart with plenty of room and always plenty of time to revisit the memories. The number of responses on this site say it all. God Bless You Billy and all of us who knew you. Another chapter in life is over, but the stories will be shared until the Beach Music is played no more. See you later guy on the other side in Green Pastures.

Dear Kay and Family
Years ago I think Billy & Don worked at our local am station WLNC. They were quite a pair. Beach Music has really lost a great supporter and Billy will be missed. Sounds like he suffered greatly. But in that Beach Club in the sky he'll not suffer anymore.
All the guys in Tommy Black & Blooz join me in sending our regards and best wishes.

I can't remember a time in my 57 years that I haven't listened to Billy Smith on the radio........it just won't be the same without him! RIP, Billy!

Dear Kay and Family, the memories that I hold of Billy are some of my most cherished..I too grew up listening to Billy. The first time that I met Billy was at the Beach Club when I was almost 16!!! Was i impressed. My older brothers knew him really well. I was not supposed to be at the club that night...but there I was and I had just met a BIG CELEBRITY WOW! I did get to know Billy later when I grew up and what a wounderful, kind, loving and funny man. John and I will miss him greatly. We are all very blessed that we were able to share part of his universe. Our deepest sympathy to his loved ones at this time.

Billy you will be missed, on the mornings Bo Diddley walked you and Tikee me. Thanks for the short time we had.

Billy Smith what a man, what a voice, what a radio personality!! As his career took him to various radio stations, our radio dial always seemed to follow him. Billy always said he had the best job in the world; listening to beach music and shagging right there in the studio. I remember one of his favorite things was to get in his convertible and ride down Ocean Boulevard. And one of my favorite things was listening to him on the air waves. He will be missed. My condolences go out to his family.

Very seldom is there a real reason to use "THE ONE AND ONLY" but this is it !
Billy Smith was a true original and there will never be another like him and that's probably a good thing especially, for the competitors ! Through all my adventures in music and
radio Billy was always there and always
had a song in his heart for everyone !
God Bless Billy and all his Family !

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

There was only one Billy Smith he could walk into a cloudy day and bring the sunshine . Billy thanks for the music , thanks for the smiles , thanks for the jokes ,and most of all thanks for being you .

Dear Kay and Family, I remember being so excited to secure a job in sales at WNMB in 1982! I had been listening to Billy Smith for years and would finally not only meet him but work with him! At the first live broadcast I sold, Billy was broadcasting and asked me a question...stuck the microphone in my face...I didn't miss a beat...he said, "Little Cathy, you're a natural." I credit Billy with giving me the confidence to never be shy around a microphone whether on radio or television...I have so many wonderful memories, I will truly miss the Legndary Billy Smith.

Billy will truly be missed to say the very least. There will never be another DJ like him. He was a legend in his own time.. He never met a stranger and was friendly to everyone he met. People followed him to what-ever radio station he went to and everyone loved him. He was some of the best entertainment around. I loved him as everyone did who met or heard him did and will sincerely miss him. My deepest sympathy to his family, friends and love ones. Connie Johnson

Bein born an raised in North Myrtle Beach, and especially Ocean Drive,I have known Billy Smith My whole life,I will never forget my first 45 came from him and i swear i wore that record out, it seemed anytime i saw him he always had one so not only did he have the ability to charm the ladys but also the little girls!!!!:) So Mr. Billy rest in peace and to the family i do realize these are some tough times but i hope everybodys little words bring you a little comfort too!!!!!

Kay, I am so very grateful to Billy for the love he brought to your life. I remember the phone call you made to me telling me that you had met someone very special. I remember meeting him for the first time and understanding why you loved him so much. In the days ahead, focus on the wonderful memories and joy that he gave to you. Love is eternal. I love you.

My condolences to Billy's family. I worked with Billy many years ago at WLSC in Loris. Billy was truly a legend. Whenever you think of beach music, you automatically think of Billy Smith. His beach party show on Saturday afternoon was the greatest. The last time I saw Billy was the past Spring whenever I stopped by the Surf one morning. I knew Billy was sick but listening to him on the radio, you would never have known. He was one of a kind that could make you feel so good just listening to him and his antics. He had the personality that a lot of people long for.

The BSer will be truly missed. My prayers are with his family. Beach music won't ever be the same without Billy being on the air.

I feel that a piece of the beach is gone.

Rest in peace, my friend.


Doris Strickland
Tabor City, NC

To all of Billys family,
My first experience with Billy was when I arrived in Myrtle Beach looking for a radio gig in early 1990, he put me on the air and to my amazement I was working with him months later on the POWER 98 Morning Show. After leaving the show in 1992 to move to California I kept in touch with Billy and always kept him deep in my thoughts. We have truly lost an amazing person and friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very emotional time. I too am feeling an emotional sadness with this news. My love to all.
Amy Cross
Former Morning Show Co-Host with Billy
WBPR POWER 98
RIP my friend & Save room for me on your eternal mic.

Kay, Donald and Richard My deepest symathy goes out to you. Billy was like a brother to me. He practically lived at our house during those teen years. As a matter of fact, my brother, Albert Courie who is deceased, got Billy interested in radio announcing. My brother was a part time announcer at WATP Marion SC and Billy would go there with him in the afternoons and started announcing. I spoke with Billy several times lately and he always reminded me how much my brother meant to him. I hope he has joined his family now and is playing music in heaven. We will all miss his unique laugh and his wonderful personality.

I will miss my morning commute time listening to Billy. He really made my day. I remember the old days of WNMB with Billy and Dick Biondi. For more than 20 years, I've tuned in to hear my beloved beach music played by my favorite disc jockey. Billy truly was one of a kind. My mornings won't be the same without him.

I first met Billy while working at Fat Jack's for Bob and Nancy. We always had a blast when he did the live show at Sante Fe on New Years Eve. He always made us laugh. He was a real NMB icon. Our deepest sympathy for your family.

As I struggle to find the right words, I can hear Billy's voice calling me, "Little Cindy", I have to smile,'cause there was the man that taught me what Beach Music is all about, when I worked at WNMB in the 80's, running the board for "The Beach Party" at Fat Harolds and everytime I look at the Becky Stowe picture I had him sign, it always makes me smile. Our industry has lost a True Legend and I have lost a true friend and Mentor. He has touched so many lives and he will be missed!

Billy you were a gret friend to all and we will sadly miss you. Until we meet agin down the road keep smiling on us all.

I remember the first time me and my wife met Billy. It was down at Spud's on the Marsh walk, during one of his beach parties. I think we fought the bugs more than anything else, but we still had the best time with him spinning out the oldies. We began talking and pretty soon we were meeting him at every event he had. We had a blast at every single one of them too, whether it was at Dynamites, Spud's or the Marina Raw Bar! We will miss you dear friend, and may you rest in peace, and enjoy spinning those sweet tunes for all the others who've passed on! Kay, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May we all think more of the joy and happiness Billy brought to us every morning on our drives to work, than this dark day of beach music history. He will be missed. May God bless you and be with you through this Kay!

Music and Billy Smith were a significant part of our culture when many of us "Baby Boomers" were growing up along the Carolina Coast. I first met Billy at the Dairyette, but we didn't become friends until the mid-70's. So many of my fondest memories of the Beach have a "Six Degrees of Separation" feel connected by a larger than life radio personality that was Billy Smith. His love affair with music was truly special because he used his music to connect us--to himself and each other. Long after most of us were forced to grow up, get real jobs,and become responsible citizens, Billy refused to surrender. He never lost his passion for his music or his friends. Billy enjoyed the intimacy of the small stage, but his talent could have taken him to the nation's largest markets. Whether stopping by the station to say hello, meeting him for happy hour, or listening to him "work," we were privileged to have known him, loved him, and shared his special place in our sometimes troubled world. I'm envious of those who knew him better, but proud to have so many very special memories. From the early days at WATP and WTGR to the special years at WNMB and Power 98, Billy's following and reputation grew. While he loved R&B, he became a Beach Music icon. I never hear a Beach tune without giving Billy a silent toast. Like so many of his fans, my thoughts and prayers are with his loving family in their time of grief, but hope they can find some comfort in knowing that he touched generations of people in a very special way. Those connections and friendships will live forever. Surely, the Billy Smith Show's on and playing to a packed house. God bless you, Billy!

To Miss Kay, daughter Kimberly and all of Billy's brother's and sister's, my sincere condolences go out to all of you during this very sad time. Billy was always engaging, warm, cheerful and upbeat. I first met him at WNMB and enjoyed my friendship with him. Later on, he made some introductions for me at what was then WAVE 104 (now Cool FM I believe..) that lead to some business relationships and for that I was always thankful to him. He has now passed on to that greater microphone in the sky and we are all the better for have known him. God's Speed my friend and my best to all the family. Ray L Patterson, Charlotte

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Kay, my thoughts are with you and from what I have read about Billy, I am sure he is in Rock n Roll Heaven.

Kay , It is hard to say goodbye to Billy. It is hard to go to work and not see him first thing. I remember when you moved in with me we would go to the donut giveaways in our pj's. I remember when you fell in love with the Legendary Billy Smith. The humor wave length that put him in your heart! The many requests we made to hear his voice on the phone! Did we ever bug him! He loved you so much. The Surf will not be the same without him.

Kay, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time of your life, but believe me a loss is always balanced out with something joyous entering your life.May your days ahead be filled with sunshine and your nights filled with peace...your friend always,love you,Dale Piephoff [ Raleigh,NC]

Billy and I worked together at Tiger Radio in the 70's. It was my first time as a general manager and I was a yankee to boot. I learned a great deal from him about how to handle talent. He led a great group of broadcasters; his brother Dr.Don, Bill Henessy, Uncle Stevie and The Freaking Deacon. My career took me back to DC as a radio GM and then group VP, Television group VP and I tried a number of times to place him at one of our stations but he would not leave MB. He was a great talent, a good father and a good friend to the Carolina Coast. He will be missed.........................Wyatt Thompson

Billy and I worked together at Tiger Radio in the 70's. It was my first time as a general manager and I was a yankee to boot. I learned a great deal from him about how to handle talent and run a radio station. He led a great group of broadcasters; his brother Dr.Don, Bill Henessy, Uncle Stevie and The Freaking Deacon. My career took me back to DC as a radio GM and then group VP, Television group VP and I tried a number of times to place him at one of our stations but he would not leave MB. He was a great talent, a good father and a good friend to the Carolina Coast. He will be missed................Wyatt Thompson

I have listened to Billy since he was at WTGR. He played happy hour at the Holiday Inn North back in the day and I tended bar. Knowing him was a pure joy. My prayers are with his family. Billy will live forever in our hearts..

The mornings will not be the same. The music will go on, but without the humor and the stories. He's been my am DJ for many years. My most sincere sympathies go to his "Beautiful, Baby Girl Ms. Kay" and the rest of his family, including his beloved Bo Diddley.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

To Family and friends of Billy, I met him several times through my years of going to NMB, he was full of character! could always bring out a laugh in someone, I'm sure he is entertaining "somewhere over the rainbow" God Bless you Billy, you my friend will be missed, my sympathy goes out to all of his loved ones.

U will be missed!

Kay,
Billy was an amazing person and had a wonderful life. We hope that your time together was as beautiful as you are. We wish that we had a chance to meet him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love,

Rick and Janet

I have listened to Billy's beach music show most of my life. He will forever be remembered in my life and every time I hear beach music I will think of him.

My prayers are with his family.

WE'LL MISS YOU, BILLY. MORNINGS WILL NOT BE THE SAME.
THE MURPH'S

To the Family of Billy-my memories of Billy are of when he started out at the radio station in marion (WATP) and i was able to pal around with him when he cam to dillon to do an on the air show. as i passed thru marion this past saturday i showed my son where Billy used to DJ at. i last saw him in 1967 while stationed at MBAFB but heard him while visiting the beach. my condolences go out to you all in this time of loss.

To Kay and Family, we will miss seeing Billy with Bo out walking but we have fond memories of him through the years. He will be truly missed. Our deepest sympathy to all.

Our hearts were so saddened when we heard the news of Billy's death. My husband and I did not know him but we feel like we have lost a good friend.

Billy Smith will be greatly missed and beach music has lost a great DJ ICON. When we are in NMB we always tune in to The Surf and when we're home we listen online. When Billy was broadcasting live beach parties he always made us feel like we were "in the crowd" even though we were 7 hours away.

There will NEVER be another BILLY SMITH!

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Smith family.

Billy has left us all with great memories. That is his gift to us, Thank You. You are missed my friend. God Bless the family.

To The Family,
It is hard to imagine SOS and North Myrtle Beach without Billy Smith!!! What an awsome person who had a great sense of humor and personality. Thanks for the memories. My deepest sympathy to all of you.

Billy was one of the good guys and a great DJ. He will be dearly missed by us all. God rest your soul good man and we hope to see you again one day. Thanks for sharing your life with us.

We are so sorry to hear about Billy passing!! Billy made the mornings fun and bright listening live at the beach or via the web. Our hearts go out to his beloved Kay and Bo Diddley. We know how much Billy loved them and how much they loved Billy. Know the Beach Music Family has you both in their thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. Billy will be missed, but never forgotten! Puppy howel to Bo from Happy & Raydar.