Clyde Jimmie Smith

Clyde Jimmie Smith, 71, of Valdese passed away Friday, March 31, 2017 after a brief illness.  Born in Burke County, NC on September 18, 1945, he was the son of the late Clyde Ward Smith and Bessie Rudell McDaniel Smith.

Mr. Smith graduated from Drexel High School and Western Piedmont Community College, and he served in the U.S. Air Force from 1965 to 1969.  He was previously employed at Drexel Furniture Company and Hickory White Furniture.

Clyde is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ann Deal Smith; a daughter, Lisa Smith Nichols and husband, Denny, of Valdese; a son, Jason Smith and wife, Ambria, of Morganton; grandchildren, Garrett Nichols, Jared Nichols, Marc Smith, and Madalyn Smith; sisters, Lovene Wishert of Drexel and Irene McMullen and husband, James, of Dunnellon, FL; two nieces; two nephews; and numerous cousins.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 pm, Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center.  The graveside service will be held at 3:30 pm at Burke Memorial Park with the Rev. Kevin Crawford officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, PO Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202.