W. Wallace Smith
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William Wallace Smith ((1900-11-18)November 18, 1900 – (1989-08-04)August 4, 1989) was a grandson of Joseph Smith Jr. and Prophet-President of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Community of Christ),[1] from October 6, 1958, to April 5, 1978, when he retired to "emeritus" status.[2]
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W. Wallace Smith | |
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Prophet Emeritus | |
April 5, 1978 (1978-04-05) – August 4, 1989 (1989-08-04) | |
Prophet–President of the Church | |
October 6, 1958 (1958-10-06) – April 5, 1978 (1978-04-05) | |
Predecessor | Israel A. Smith |
Successor | Wallace B. Smith |
Reason | Doctrine of Lineal succession |
End reason | Granted emeritus status |
Counselor in the First Presidency | |
April 2, 1950 (1950-04-02) – October 8, 1958 (1958-10-08) | |
Called by | Israel A. Smith |
Predecessor | John F. Garver |
Successor | Maurice L. Draper |
Reason | Death of John F. Garver |
End reason | Became Prophet–President of the Church |
Council of Twelve Apostles | |
April 7, 1947 (1947-04-07) – October 8, 1958 (1958-10-08) | |
Called by | Israel A. Smith |
Predecessor | John W. Rushton |
Successor | Donald O. Chesworth |
Reason | Honorable release of Rushton |
End reason | Called as counselor in the First Presidency |
Personal details | |
Born | William Wallace Smith (1900-11-18)November 18, 1900 Lamoni, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | August 4, 1989(1989-08-04) (aged 88) Independence, Missouri, U.S. |
Resting place | Mound Grove Cemetery 39°6′41.20″N 94°25′34.78″W |
Alma mater | University of Missouri |
Spouse(s) | Rosamund Bunnell Smith |
Children | 2, including Wallace B. Smith |
Parents | Joseph Smith III |
Website | Our History: W. Wallace Smith |
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