Obituary Billy Smyth -

[willie reynolds]

Obituary Smyth William – I just got a call on Easter Sunday afternoon that the Ballymena & District HPS President Billy Smyth had passed away at home following a period of illness. The W & J Smyth partnership (brothers Billy and Joe) were ace racers ever since I started in the birds in the early 70’s and that continued over recent seasons where they achieved Highest Prize-winner in Ballymena, and especially good and almost unbeatable in their favourite race Penzance. The icing on the cake was winning 1st Open NIPA in last seasons Penzance, 1st OB Championship and won the Sect B Meritorious Award for the 5th time. In our early days the team duplicated into the Ballymena Championship when their verification card arrived, they were usually getting placed if not having the overall winner. Back in the day Billy was Treasurer in Ballymena & Dist, the big club at the time with a lot of members the majority of which were household names in the sport, some work. Billy was a dedicated club man always available to sort out a bit of work and kept a regular check that everything was in order, and always set the fire in the show season. He is a massive loss to the club, his type is impossible to replace. To brother Joe and his immediate family, we send the sincere condolences of the local fancy at this very sad time.
Funeral service in Wellington Presbyterian Church on Wednesday 20th April 2022 at 12 noon interment afterwards, 2nd Broughshane Presbyterian Church burying ground. House private. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers if desired may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena, BT43 6EE for Cancer Research NI. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his family and family circle. Peace is yours, memories ours. Willie Reynolds HOMER.


W & J Smyth of Ballymena & District with the NIPA Penzance cups won in 2021.

Billy Smyth (Ballymena) – It is with deep regret and sincere sadness that I report to the fancy of the sad passing of lifetime fancier and lifelong family friend Mr Billy Smyth. Billy was without doubt loved by all who were fortunate to know him and always full of life every time you would meet him. Racing in partnership with brother Joe W & J Smyth (Ballymena & District HPS) they won all that was possible to win. Quality not quantity was their moto without doubt a top pigeon fancier. Sincere condolences to the entire Smyth family circle at this sad time.
Steve McGarry New Kid on the Block.

Smyths Wallpaper & Paints
Most of you who have been with us for a while will know Bill, the man who started our business many moons ago, and is David's dad.
If you are lucky enough to know Bill or even met him in the shop, you know he would brighten anyone's day with his witty charm.
We are devastated to say that today we lost Bill after a short battle with cancer. We are going to be closed until Thursday 21st April to celebrate Bill's life and spend time with family. We appreciate your support at this time, and hope to see you soon.