W. Wallace Smith

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)
PredecessorIsrael A. Smith
SuccessorWallace B. Smith
ReasonDoctrine of Lineal succession
End reasonGranted emeritus status
Counselor in the First Presidency
April 2, 1950 (1950-04-02) – October 8, 1958 (1958-10-08)
Called byIsrael A. Smith
PredecessorJohn F. Garver
SuccessorMaurice L. Draper
ReasonDeath of John F. Garver
End reasonBecame Prophet–President of the Church
Council of Twelve Apostles
April 7, 1947 (1947-04-07) – October 8, 1958 (1958-10-08)
Called byIsrael A. Smith
PredecessorJohn W. Rushton
SuccessorDonald O. Chesworth
ReasonHonorable release of Rushton
End reasonCalled as counselor in the First Presidency
Personal details
BornWilliam Wallace Smith
(1900-11-18)November 18, 1900
Lamoni, Iowa, U.S.
DiedAugust 4, 1989(1989-08-04) (aged 88)
Independence, Missouri, U.S.
Resting placeMound Grove Cemetery
39°6′41.20″N 94°25′34.78″W / 39.1114444°N 94.4263278°W / 39.1114444; -94.4263278
Alma materUniversity of Missouri
Spouse(s)Rosamund Bunnell Smith
Children2, including Wallace B. Smith
ParentsJoseph Smith III
WebsiteOur History: W. Wallace Smith

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]

  1. ^ Questions and Answers on Church Name Change
  2. ^ W. Wallace, Smith. "Doctrine and Covenants: Appendix F". Doctrine and Covenants of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Independent RLDS / Restoration Branches. Retrieved September 8, 2011.

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