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Clyde Arthur Smith
1913 - 2010
Clyde Arthur Smith
1913 - 2010
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BORN
1913
DIED
2010
Clyde Smith Obituary
Clyde was born on December 30, 1913, in Oronogo, Missouri to Ada Walker Smith and Arthur Smith. He had lived in Port Arthur since 1933 and was a member of the Church of Christ and was a faithful Christian man. Clyde loved to go fishing and was an avid gardener and was quite a handy man and a jack of all trades; whether it was rebuilding cars or building a house from scratch, Clyde could fix anything or build whatever you needed. He was a first class machinist with Texaco for over forty years until he retired. Clyde was very well respected by his family, everyone loved him dearly, and he will be missed by all who knew him.
Clyde was preceded in death by his loving wife of seventy years; Opal Faye Henson Smith who passed away in 2005. Survivors include his three devoted daughters, Jo Nell Jensen and her husband Bill of Nederland, Faye Stanley and her husband David of Lumberton and Carol Snapp and her husband Frank of Leander, Texas; brother, Al Smith of Shawnee, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Kristy Cleveland, Terry Stanley, Todd Snapp and Kelley Pittman; eleven great grandchildren, Kade Scott Stanley, Savannah Nicole Stanley, Colton Glenn Cleveland, Bradon Smith Cleveland, Andrew Graham Snapp, Brady Michael Snapp, Lucy Caroline Snapp, Jenna Elise Snapp, Franklin Arthur Pittman, Molly Clara Pittman and Gram Oliver Pittman.
A gathering of friends and family will take place from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Saturday, November 20, 2010, at Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home in Port Arthur. A Chapel service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 20, 2010, at with burial to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves, Texas.
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Snapp Family
November 22, 2010
H.L. Collett
November 20, 2010
Jo Nell, Faye,Carol,
It was my privilage to know C.A. the last year only in church services but attending as he did in his last years on earth in his advanced age was an inspiritation to all of us. Through him we met his family and are the richer for having worshipped with him and you. Please know that we share in your grief and stand with you your loss.
Donna & Russell Robideaux
November 19, 2010
Faye and family - Even though I really didn't know your dad, the few times I saw him at services with your family, he always seemed to be a friendly, happy man. I know you all will have fond memories to remind you of him and that you will certainly miss him. But you can know you did take great care of him these last few years and I know he appreciated it. Take care and know you have our deepest sympathy.
Doyce Krebs
November 19, 2010
Jo Nell, Faye and Carol - Have fond memories of your dad and the visits to your family's home. You will be in my thoughts and prayers through these trying days. Sympathy to each of you and your families.
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Jan Dixon
November 19, 2010
Carol, Faye, Jo Nell, and Family,
You have all been on my mind so much. Carol, your dad was an amazing man -- mowing the lawn and riding his bike till late in life. I didn't know him personally, but I do know that he raised some wonderful daughters. I know you have so many memories to cherish. I pray that those memories will bring many smiles to your face. Heaven is a little more crowded tonight now that he has gone home.
Sending all my love.
Jan
Ed Snapp
November 19, 2010
It was my pleasure to know Brother Smith. He was a kind, quiet and thoughtful man whose beaming smile warmed your heart.
He seemed to be always wondering how he could help fix something or do for others.
His youngest daughter Carol married my brother Frank and I was privilaged to visit with the Smith's from time to time over the years.
Brother Smith will be missed by all who knew him.
Ed Snapp
Aaron & Barbara Grohmann
November 19, 2010
Terry, Traci and Family ~ Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
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