Claude-Smith-Obituary

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Claude Thomas Smith

Flint, Michigan

1931 - 2018

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DIED
September 15, 2018
LOCATION
Flint, Michigan

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Swartz Funeral Home - Flint Obituary

 

SMITH, Claude Thomas – Of Flint, age 87, died Saturday, September 15, 2018 at his residence.



 



Funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at the Swartz Funeral Home,1225 West Hill Road.



 



Cremation will take place following the service.





Inurnment at a later date at Great Lakes National Cemetery.



 



Those desiring may make contributions to the American Legion Post #64.



 



Visitation 4-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.



 



Claude was born in Flint, Michigan on March 14, 1931, son of the late Isaac and Lizzie (Anderson) Smith.



 



On August 10, 1957 he married Betty Dinius in Flint.



 



He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was proud to serve his country as Crew Chief C119-Airman 2nd Class.



 



He was a member of VFW, American Legion and AM VETS.



 



He was an avid hunter and NASCAR fan.



 



Mr. Smith was employed by Flint Metal Fab Plant as a Millwright, retiring in 1981.



 



Surviving are wife, Betty;



 



sons, Clint (Tina), Dean (Mary) and Lee (Debbie);



 



daughter, Peggy (Dave) Berta;



 



grandchildren, Jake (Samantha), Katie, Owen and Kayla Smith and Amy Berta;



 



great-grandson, Jude;



 



brother, Joe Smith;



many nieces and nephews.



 



He was preceded in death by four brothers; six sisters and friend, Ron Watkins.


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May God be your strength in this time of sorrow Smith Family and Friends Matthew 5:4 "Happy are those who mourn since they will be comforted."

God's blessings to all of Claude's family.
The days ahead will be hard and your heart will be heavy at times. It is during those times you need to remember the good times, the laughter and the joy. The memories will help comfort you and give you the strength you need. There is a place in your heart where he will continue to exist, the love never leaves.

I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

My heart is sad today, I will miss Uncle Claude. He and Aunt Betty always represented stability, faithfulness, fun and good example of marriage to me and the other members of this family. I am so proud of the Smith heritage and always include my maiden name whenever possible.
I never tire of telling the story of my name and how it came about back in 1952. Thank you Uncle Claude for being a part of God's plan for my life. Rest in Peace Uncle and say hello to Dad and the others for...

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I had the Honor and Pirivilage of being Claudes Brother in Law. He was My Brother and I will miss Him forever. My Deepest Codolences to Betty and their Sons and Daughters. I lost the Love of My Life Claudes Little Sister, Leila on June 15th. Rest In Peace Brother and rejoice with your Family.