Mr. Clarence Edward Smith, 69, of Brewton, died Saturday, September 28, 2013 at his home after a long battle with follicular-lymphoma. He was born on July 27, 1944, in Brewton and was of the Baptist faith. A native of Escambia County, he lived the majority of his life in the Riverview community of Brewton. He graduated from W.S. Neal High School in 1962 and joined the United States Army. He served from 1962-1965 in El Paso, Texas and in West Germany as an E-5. After serving his military term, he moved back to Brewton and attended Jefferson Davis Community College, where he received his associate of arts degree in 1969. In 1972 he earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of West Florida. Later in 1993, he also received his master’s degree in business administration from the University of West Florida. He retired from AT&T and operated Smith’s C.B. Repair Shop for many years. He served for many years as a member of the City of Riverview’s town council.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Everett Smith and Iva Lee Jernigan Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Williamson Smith of Brewton; one son, Edward Keith (Robbie) Smith of Tuscaloosa; one daughter, Darlene Smith (Marcus) Chavers of Brewton; two grandchildren, Zachary Guy (Lauren) Boatwright, Rebecca Leigh Chavers; and one great-granddaughter, Kairi Jade Boatwright.
Graveside funeral services were held Oct. 1 at 11 a.m. at Zion Hill Cemetery with Elder Tommy Jernigan and Elder Sharon Jernigan officiating with Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.