Samuel Clair “Sam” Smith
Samuel Clair Smith, age 74, of Brownfield, Pa., died on Thursday, December 18, 2014 with his family by his side after a strongly fought battle with cancer and went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ.
He was born Friday, April 19, 1940 to the late James ‘Pat’ Smith and Ethel Thompson Smith.
Samuel married Emily ‘Sis’ Taylor on Tuesday, June 12, 1962. They were married 47 years before her death in 2009.
Preceding him in death, in addition to his wife and parents, was an infant son, Samuel ‘Sparkey’ Smith Jr.; and brothers, Wendall ‘Butch’ Smith and Bob Smith.
He was a Lifetime member of the General George C. Marshall AMVETS Post 103 in Hopwood, Pa., and the Hutchinson Sportsmen’s Club.
Sam was known throughout the area for his mechanical and auto body skills.
Sam worked for many years at Ted’s Auto in Smithfield, Pa., and for the past fourteen years with his friend, Frank Zentkovich, owner of Franklin’s Auto Body in Shoaf, Pa.
Sam was always regarded for his work ethics and his honesty.
Surviving are his daughter Sandra Parsons and husband Timothy and their children, Sam’s beloved grandchildren, Timothy Parsons Jr. ‘T.J’ and Katie Parsons all of Perryopolis, Pa. Also surviving are brothers: James and wife Helene, Bill, and Don; and sisters Kate Schartiger and husband Eugene, Ethel Verbus, and Sue Casey and husband Danny. In addition to his siblings, Samuel is survived by his “brothers and sisters in love” — his wife’s sisters and their spouses: Goldie and Terry Hagedorn, Nettie Nottingham and Dale, Patti and Vince, Mary Lou and Carl Planiczka, Laura Nottingham and Bill Danko; many loving nieces and nephews; and his very dear friends Frank and Margie Zentkovich and their daughters Francie and Tamala.
The family will receive friends in the DEAN C. WHITMARSH FUNERAL HOME, 134 West Church Street, Fairchance, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, December 20, 1014 until 10:30 a.m., the hour of Service with Rev. Terry Hagedorn officiating.
Interment will follow in Mount Moriah Baptist Cemetery, Smithfield, Pa
The family expresses sincere thanks to the staff of Amedisys Home Health – especially Sam’s nurse Bill Copeland and aide, Penny Martin, who has a true gift of caring. Their help and support was greatly appreciated.