Clifton Elmer "Cooney" Smith
Clifton Elmer "Cooney" Smith
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Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Kirbyville with burial at Kirbyville Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 pm Saturday, February 7th at the funeral home.
Born September 4, 1947 to Elmer Lewis Smith and Elsie (Eaves) in Call, Texas he worked as a core cutter for the paper mill.
He is survived by his wife, Bonita Smith; son, Clint Smith and Angela; sister, Patricia Sanford; granddaughters, Devan Gore and Jackson, Meagan Smith and fiancé Grant Rogers; great granddaughter, Rya Gore.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Lether Smith.
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Patsy Pickering
February 5, 2026
Benita I'm so sorry to hear about Cooney. My thoughts and Prayers are with you girl friend . Love you Patsy Pickering
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February 4, 2026
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