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108-year-old Dayton man given shout-out on ‘Today’ show
Veteran weatherman Willard Scott gave William “Elvis” Smith of Dayton a very “sweet” shout out during the “Today” show’s happy birthday segment Wednesday, March 31.
Scott said the 108-year-old lives independently, loves watching basketball and makes “the most delicious brownies in town.”
“How about him,” Scott said. “I love brownies and ice cream.”
Smith is believed to be one of the oldest people living in Ohio. He celebrated his birthday with family and friends Tuesday, March 30, at The Sanctuary at Wilmington Place in Dayton.
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By Flipper
March 31, 2010 10:49 AM | Link to this
Fella looks good for 108. Born in 1902 before Wright brothers flew.
By Gwapes
March 31, 2010 11:54 AM | Link to this
A very happy birthday to you, Mr. Smith… I can’t imagine what your eyes have seen, your mind has learned & what your heart has felt. Enjoy your years to come, just as you have the first 108! :] Age is only a number!
By Geezer
March 31, 2010 12:07 PM | Link to this
I’n near 60 and he looks younger than me!! Happy Birthday Mr. Smith!!!!
By KITTEN
March 31, 2010 12:13 PM | Link to this
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. SMITH. I HOPE THAT YOU ENJOY YOUR DAY AND HAVE ANOTHER YEAR BLESSED WITH GOOD HEALTH, GOOD FAMILY AND GOOD MEMORIES. :)
By David
March 31, 2010 12:33 PM | Link to this
He doesn’t look a day over 70! Happy birthday!
By Amy
March 31, 2010 1:29 PM | Link to this
Wow! Looking FANTASTIC!! Warm wishes and many more years of happiness and health! Happy, HAPPY Birthday Mr Smith!
By Happy B-day from DC
March 31, 2010 1:59 PM | Link to this
Good for you Mr. Smiht…What an accomplishment!!! You have seen as many presidents as I have birthdays. What a great life
By nikki
March 31, 2010 2:36 PM | Link to this
he looks dang good for 108! wishing many more happy, healthy years!
By Laura
March 31, 2010 2:50 PM | Link to this
Happy Birthday Mr.Smith!!! Congratulations on living to be 108!!!!!!!!
By dpk
March 31, 2010 3:05 PM | Link to this
Happy Birthday Mr. Smith! Wishing you many many more happy and healthy birthdays!
By Linda Inman
March 31, 2010 3:16 PM | Link to this
Happy Birthday Mr. Smith! God Bless you. May you have many, many more.
By Jack
March 31, 2010 3:18 PM | Link to this
Happy Happy Birthday? Imagine having children who are 75-80 range?
By cathy
March 31, 2010 4:32 PM | Link to this
Happy Birthday Mr. Smith! You look wonderful. Cheers to you!!
By I'm a geezer too
March 31, 2010 7:06 PM | Link to this
This is news?
By Fasteddie
March 31, 2010 8:05 PM | Link to this
Yes Geezer 2, it IS news. It’s called a feel good story. Congrats to you Mr. Smith and a Happy and Blessed Birthday to you!
By Ken
March 31, 2010 9:32 PM | Link to this
William, I hope I look as good as you at 106!
By RL
March 31, 2010 10:30 PM | Link to this
William, I wish you all the above and more,you are very fortunate with all that you have seen and lived. Here is to good health and many more of the same
By jackie
April 1, 2010 12:35 AM | Link to this
He looks good for his age!! Happy birthday!!!
By steve
April 1, 2010 8:43 AM | Link to this
Dang, I thought 40, 50 and the day you get your AARP card were milestones. Very happy Birthday and wishes for many more.
By JR
April 1, 2010 10:21 AM | Link to this
Congratulations, Mr. Smith. What a blessing to live 108 years. You must have done something right. Best of Luck in the future.
By Marciene
April 1, 2010 1:37 PM | Link to this
Happy 108.Still a very handsome man! I know a 95 yr. woman on my street who out walks me.Such a story he could tell us all.
By Elaine
April 1, 2010 2:01 PM | Link to this
Happy Birthday! Bring on the brownies and ice cream if it makes a person look that good at 108.
By nurse deb
April 1, 2010 3:29 PM | Link to this
Who said the good die young?
By LM
April 1, 2010 11:19 PM | Link to this
Congratulations Mr. Smith on reaching 108. That’s truly amazing. You look absolutely wonderful and I hope you are blessed with many more healthy years. My grandmother is 102 years young and I am thankful she is still here with us.
By Red
April 2, 2010 7:36 AM | Link to this
I also wish him a very happy birthday!!!! Spring is here and baseball is playing hope he gets to watch some exciting games this year.
By carmaxable
April 2, 2010 10:46 AM | Link to this
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! God bless you
By Trudi
April 2, 2010 12:48 PM | Link to this
Happy Birthday …may you have many more, God Bless you, and keep you in his hands.
By krista
April 2, 2010 3:50 PM | Link to this
Happy Birthday!
By krista
April 2, 2010 3:50 PM | Link to this
Happy Birthday!
By angel
April 12, 2010 5:58 AM | Link to this
How wonderfully AWESOME! What a blessing!! I can only imagine the things he’s seen and done at 108 y/o. I only hope one day I will be able to say the same. The fact that he still lives on his own & cooks is amazing in itself. I wanna be just like him when I grow up :)