| W. Wallace Smith | |
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| Prophet Emeritus | |
| April 5, 1978 – August 4, 1989 | |
| Prophet–President of the Church | |
| October 6, 1958 – April 5, 1978 | |
| 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 – October 8, 1958 | |
| 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 – October 8, 1958 | |
| 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 November 18, 1900 Lamoni, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | August 4, 1989 (aged 88) Independence, Missouri, U.S. |
| Resting place | Mound Grove Cemetery 39°6′41.20″N 94°25′34.78″W / 39.1114444°N 94.4263278°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 |
William Wallace Smith (November 18, 1900 – 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]
- ^ Questions and Answers on Church Name Change
- ^ 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.