Claude P. Smith Sr., 92, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died on Saturday, November 5, 2016.
He was a member of the Pikeville Church of God.
He was preceded in death by his infant son, Eddie Clyde Smith; infant granddaughter, Donna Gail Smith; brothers, Fred, J. L., Hollis, James C. and Clyde Smith; sisters, Maybell Richardson, Gennive Kilgore; and parents, John and Gertie Smith.
He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Ruth Smith; son Claude Phillip(Peggy) Smith, Jr., Pikeville; daughters, Brenda (Lonnie) Brandt, Westersille, NB and Mary Frances Christian, Pikeville; grandchildren, Billy Wayne (Nicole) Smith, Crossville, Stacey (Dave) Mattox, Broken Bow, NB., Shane (Susan) Brandt, Crescent, IA., Michael (Tina) McCloud, Scottie (Charity) McCloud, both of Pikeville, Shawn (Darby) Brandt, Brady, NB., and Tracie (Jason) Yother, Pikeville; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Claude’s life will be held at 12 p.m. CST Tuesday, Nov. 8 in the funeral home chapel. Officiating will be Bishop James Dunn, Bro. Leroy Forgey, and Bro. Dennis Smith. Burial will be in Humble Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors 2-9 p.m. CST Monday, Nov. 7.
Online condolences can be made at www.pikevillefuneralhome.com. Pikeville Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.