Clifton Daniel "Danny" Smith
Clifton Daniel "Danny" Smith
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Clifton Daniel "Danny" Smith age 69 of Dora passed away at his residence on November 8, 2025. Danny was the only child born to Johnny Daniel & Betty Jean Hollis Smith on March 18, 1956. Danny is survived by his son, Jon Smith (Rachel) and Anthony Michael Byers); daughter; Tonya Richardson (Joshua); step son, Jeffery Spearman; grandchildren, Scott, Daniel, Brittney & Iashia Williams, Lucas Miracle, Dakota Caldwell, Chase, Dani Rae Smith, Kayla Spearman & Savannah Wanyoki (Sam); great grandchildren, Naveah, Noel, Gabriella Wanyoki.
Danny is preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Daniel & Betty Jean Hollis Smith and son, Johnathan Spearman.
The family will hold a memorial service at a later time.
Patterson-Forest Grove Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Smith family during their time of bereavement. Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.pattersonfuneralhomes.com
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