Claude Austin "Smokey" Smoak
Claude Austin "Smokey" Smoak
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Born in Orangeburg, SC, a son of the late Edgar Counts Smoak and the late Lillian Hoffman Smoak, he was a loving father and grandfather who enjoyed driving, various sports, and spending time with his family. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force and was a former sales associate for Heffner Tire. He ultimately retired as a driver for Hertz. He was a member of Welcome Baptist Church in Greenville.
He is survived by a son, Michael Smoak (Sabrina) of Piedmont; a daughter Kimberly Smoak (Patricia McIntire) of Tallahassee, FL; and grandchildren, Corie Smoak (Eleanor), Michaela Smoak, McKenzie Smoak, and Reghan Smoak.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by four brothers; and five sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, August 6, 2022 at the Chapel of Robinson Funeral Home - Powdersville Road. Burial will follow in Robinson Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Welcome Baptist Church, 2730 Anderson Road, Greenville, SC 29611.
Visit RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or Robinson Funeral Home & Crematory - Powdersville Road, Easley.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1425 Powdersville Road, Easley, SC 29642
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Linda Dianne hill
July 29, 2025
Uncle Claude You were my favorite of Daddy's brothers, you were A sweet Loving and caring man, I miss and loved you very much. I think of you often.
Love from me Linda Smoak Hill
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Linda Smoak Hill
August 5, 2022
Uncle Claude, I Love you and will miss you. I am so grateful I got to spend a few days with you. You were my Favorite of Daddy' brothers. I will never forget you and what wonderful person you were. You are out of pain now.
Love your niece,
Linda Smoak Hill
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