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Smith, Claude Samuel

Veteran Of The U.S. Army

  • Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Claude Smith
Claude Smith

Claude Samuel Smith, 71, of Chattanooga, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020, in the Hospice Care Center.   

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. 

Survivors include family and friends. 

Claude will lie in state on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 9 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Home. 

A graveside service will follow at 10:30 a.m. in Chattanooga National Cemetery with Dr. Jessie Broadnax as the eulogist.  

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