Mr. Clayton Robert Smith

Clayton Robert Smith, 81, of Sylvester, Ga, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025. Clayton passed away at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Northside Baptist Church, with interment to follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery. The Rev. Jody Jordan and Rev. Jerry Cooper will officiate. Mr. Smith was born in West Palm Beach on June 23, 1943 and grew up in South Bay. Clayton enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at the age of 17, where he proudly served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He was awarded several medals, ribbons and badges, recognizing his bravery in service. These included the Rifle Expert Badge and the Pistol Sharpshooter Badge. Clayton was the epitome of a proud Marine. He moved to Sylvester, Georgia in 1973, where he met and married his wife, Dianne. They were married for 49 years. Clayton retired from Cooper Tire, and then worked for Thrush Aircraft and Home Depot. He loved working and staying busy. Clayton adored his children and grandchildren. He loved to make jokes and keep everyone laughing. Clayton never met a stranger, and could always brighten your day. He was a member of Northside Baptist Church for over 30 years, where he played the guitar and was a Sunday school teacher. Clayton is survived by his loving wife, Dianne (Dupree) Smith, his children Robert Landen (Diana) of Tallahassee, Christie Worsham (Lane) of Baconton, Sharon Smith of Tallahassee and Robert Smith (Anna) of Hahira Grandchildren- Joseph Godio, Colt Landen, Easten Schlegel, James (Jay) Junkins, Rylan Worsham, Caroline Smith, Harper Smith, Olivia Smith Nieces and Nephews- Jimmy Smith, Donny Smith, Jay Smith, Amy Crowe, David Farr, Ray Dupree, Renee Gordon, Haley Roberts, and Brandon Cope He was preceded in death by his twin brother Richard Payton Smith, his brother James Rayford Smith, as well as his mother Margaret Estelle (Bessie) Vanzant Smith and father James Stafford Smith. the family will receive friends on Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 1:00 PM until funeral hour at Northside Baptist Church. Please sign our online guest registry at www.banksfh.com Banks Funeral Home in Sylvester is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Clayton Robert Smith

June 23, 1943 - February 9, 2025