Floyd Clinton Smith
November 29, 1939 - April 28, 2019
Floyd Clinton Smith, 79, of Woodville Texas, went to be with the Lord on 28 April 2019. Mr. Smith was born November 29, 1939, in Princeton, Indiana and was affectionately known as Clint, Papa, Paw Paw, and Papacito.
Clint spent his youth in East Texas where he graduated from Woodville High School in 1957, Clint spent four years in the U.S. Navy working on Air Craft carriers, where he sharpened his infectious humor. While in the service, Clint earned a Navy Good Conduct Medal in 1960. Clint went on to have a distinguished career working for Quantum Chemical Plant in Port Arthur, Texas where he retired.
Clint was a loving husband and is survived by his beloved wife Sylvia Smith. Clint and Sylvia were married in 1995. Clint's quick witted humor often provided laughter in even the most trying times. Clint was an avid sports fan for all teams of Texas, but was most passionate about the Texas Longhorns Football team.
Nothing made Clint happier or more proud than seeing and talking with his 21 Grand Children and 14 Great Grand Children and one on the way.
Mr. Smith is survived by his brother, Eugene Smith and his spouse; Sister, Pat Neal; and her spouse; brother Carlton Smith; brother, Robert Smith; son Gary Smith and daughter in-law Tammy; son Barry Smith and daughter in-law Rene; step-son Ralph Cannon and daughter in-law Jeannie; step-son Michael Cannon; step-son Jaime Cannon and daughter in-law Cindy and step-son Jeff Cannon and daughter in-law Caprice.
Clint is preceded in death by his parents Dewitt Clinton (D.C.) and Vivian Lucille Smith. Clint you will be missed but never forgotten, and we all know who you will be rooting for on those cool fall days. Hook'em!
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at our Sunset Memorial Oaks Chapel, Funeral Services will follow the visitation after the rendering of honors for Mr. Smith at 11:00 AM, with a reception following at Cotton Crossing ClubHouse, 705 Village Way, New Braunfels, Texas 78130.
The family of Mr. Floyd Clinton Smith would like to give their thanks and gratitude to Hope Hospice of New Braunfels, and the nurses and staff for the wonderful care, love, and respect they showed to Clint. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice, 611 N Walnut Ave, New Braunfels, Texas 78130, in Mr. Smith's name.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 415 S. Hwy Bus. 35, New Braunfels, Texas 78130, (830)626-2020.