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Obituary For Henry Clark Smith

MR. HENRY CLARK SMITH – Age 73, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019. He was born on June 7, 1945 in Calhoun, Georgia to the late Henry and Eva Mae Scott Smith, was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, retired from Calhoun City Schools, and was a United States Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Catherine Smith and Annie Ruth Washington, and four brothers, Alvin Smith, Jake Smith, Clinton Smith, and Charles Smith.

He is survived by his wife of fifty-one years, Carolyn Curtis Smith of Calhoun, Georgia; children, Henry Leslie Smith of Cartersville, Georgia, Steven D. Smith of Calhoun, Frances (Darryl) Smith Burns of Gadsden, Alabama, Cynthia Davis of Calhoun, and Lamont (Stacey) Smith of Dalton, Georgia; grandchildren, Reunda Smith, Rodney Davis, Tyson Davis, Starr Smith, Tory Smith, Desmen Smith, Jada Smith, Layla Smith, Caleigh Smith, Victoria Smith, and Haleigh Smith; sister, Frances Griffin of Rome, Georgia; brother, Lamar (Patricia) Smith of Rome; aunts, Mattie Scott and Hanora Gregory; uncle, Hiram (Linda) Hawkins; goddaughters, Vivian White and Kimberly Holmes; special friends, Bubba Simpson and Willie Jackson; a host of sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at Trinity Baptist Church, 1170 Rome Road, S.W., Calhoun, Georgia, with Pastor James Washington, Jr., and other ministers officiating. The family will receive friends at First Baptist Church, 411 College Street, Calhoun, Georgia, on Friday Evening 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Interment will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 12:00 Noon at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia. Please share your thoughts and memories of Mr. Henry Clark Smith at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

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My condolences and prayers out the to family. May God give you strength, understanding and peace. I would always run into and talk with Clark at one of two stores, him getting his lottery tickets at Circle K or him picking up his big winnings at Kroger and sometime him just bringing someone to the store that needed a ride. He would always ask about his niece, Brandy which is my niece also, He would say "have you talked to that ole Brandy". Heaven gained a good one. Rest in Peace Clarke.

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Clark and I spent so many days during my school years talking on the school bus before and during the time he was picking up other children. I treasure those memories. He was a kind and loving man and always treated me like family. Even though we grew apart as I graduated high school and got older, I considered him almost family and would still greet him with a smile and a warm hug whenever I got to see him. Like a favorite uncle. He will be missed. I don't know if he ever realized how much he was truly loved. Rest well in the arms of Jesus my friend. I look forward to the day I will see you again. You will be missed. Your friend and school bus rider, Gina (Powell) Revels

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Our condolences to the Family: Jehovah God well knows the pain we suffer when we lose a love one in death and he cares for us. Exodus 3:7; 1Peter 5:7. He made arrangement through the death of his own son, Jesus, so that we all may have everlasting life in the future. John 3:16; John 17:3. So look ahead with confidence, “... there shall be a resurrection of the dead...”. Acts 24:15 W.J., Petersburg, VA

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My deepest sympathy goes out to the family Clark was an awesome man I awesome bus driver and even when I was able to work with him many many years ago after the Friday Night Football games on Saturday morning he would take us to to the Yellow Jacket and buy us a biscuit before we started work he has always remained the same, a very humble man he deserved a humanitarian award he will truly be missed not only by friends and family but for those that had brief contact with him your legacy will forever live with me may you rest in peace Clark

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I have such fond memories of Clark when I was growing up. He worked with my mom, Marcia Parker, at Eastside and was always in a great mood. I don't remember a time when he wasn't smiling and laughing. I rode his bus when I moved to the elementary school in the afternoons and he always had some great story to tell. My favorite memory of Clark was when he was in Desert Storm we had mailed me a response and told me he couldn't wait to get back to see my smile. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Stacy Parker Long

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To the Family. Very sorry for your loss. Know that God hears your prayers and sees your tears during this most difficult time. 2nd Kings 20:5; Psalm 10:17

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Fran, as your co-worker and not having personally known your father, I can only say that the kindness I see in his eyes through the photo are mirrored in your very own sweet eyes. Sorry for your loss, Glenda Kilpatrick

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Reunda, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your grandfather. Just from the memories you've shared over the years, the memories that's been shared on your Facebook, and the memories left here, he seems like an amazing man. We are praying for you, and we love you! Jeffrey & Jessica Bond and family

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I am so sad to hear of Clark’s passing. I remember him as one of the kindest men I have ever met. I will be praying for Frances and Steven and the rest of his children. Kelly Brown

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Prayers and thoughts are with you all. Mr. Clark will be sadly missed. He was a wonderful man and person, always a smile on his face. May you rest in peace Clark. Will see you again one day. Cindy

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My deepest condolences to the friends and family of my classmate Clark Smith. Please Rest In Peace my friend. Robert Whatley

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You will always be in my hear Mr Clark i love you and i will see you soon David Milian

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Mr. Clark basically lived at my place of employment... Circle k. He would always see me whether I was on the clock or not and say "oh no, not you"... And would smile and laugh as I joke back with him. He was such an amazing person and had the biggest personality. He was my favorite customer by far and he was a great friend. R.I.P Mr Clark and I hope you continue to watch over us as you did before. We love and miss you!!

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A sweet man who always had a smile and a kind word. Spoke often of his love of God. You will be greatly missed Mr."Clark". Peace and prayers for the family. David Nelson

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Anxiety of life, we all have them. And we cope with them in many different ways. When we have a loved one to die or experience this, these anxieties are much harder to deal with. Ps. 13:2. But how can we? Ps.13:5;62:8 While words fail to capture the pain of losing a loved one, we forward to the time when words will fail to capture the joy of having our Heavenly Father return your dear one to you. John 5:28,29;Rev 21:3,4. To the Family and Friends. Please except my condolence. I am sorry for your lost.

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Our heartfelt sorrow in your loss. He will be missed by all, especially those children (now young adults)who had the opportunity to ride his bus and knew him as Mr. Clark. Making sure the girls sat on one side and the boys on the other side during my the time my children road on his bus. Missed and will be remembered by all. Will continue to lift the family in prayer. Cynthia Mann and family

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Our family loved Mr. Smith. He was known as "Clark" to our sons; he was their bus driver and he always looked out for them. Praying for the family. Walter & Karen McBee, Michael and Nathan.

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