Clarence H.

Smith

Clarence Hubert Smith

In Loving Memory and Tribute

It is with profound regret and deepest sorrow that we acknowledge the transitioning of one of New Jersey's most distinguished citizen s, Mr. Clarence Hubert Smith on September 16 th 2022 at the age of 79 . Clarence Hubert Smith AKA "Smitt y " as he was affectionately referred to by friend s , colleagues and family, was born on August 20, 1943 in Algoma, West Virginia, to parents Harold Staton Smith , Sr. and Beatric e Elizab e th Hairston Smith.

Smitt y possessed an insatiable desire for the arts , particularly all types of music, classic rock n' roll , his favorite song being the Beatles "Hey Jude" . H e loved , R&B , funk a nd j azz. He enjoyed the game of chess, and was an avid sports fan . H e was a devoted fan of major league baseball and the NFL, and was literally obsessed with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Dallas Cowboys. Smitty had an insatiable love of reading a s well as a propensity for givi ng selflessly towards others. His addiction for reading was ever present, up until his eyesight in his later years , progressed , hinder ing and severely restric ting his pursuits.

As fate would have it, Smitt y 's irrepressible desire to help others, would prove to be undaunted throughout his life. He passionately gravitated toward vocations which seem to uplift and nurture those in society. In 1989 he became a member of Bethan y Baptist church , where he served as an usher. As a n employee of the US posta l service, he moved up the chain to management where he ended his career of 25 years as the Supervisor for Pe rsonnel Actions and Records at the main Post Office for New York. Smitt y answered the call of duty for his fellow co-workers with distinction. Throughout his long and illustrious careers', he constantly engaged humanity with a singular focus of caring. Throughout his impeccable career and because of his love for music and sports , Smitty enjoyed a secondary career working evening and weekends at Madison Square Gard e n, Arthu r Ashe, Yankee and Shea Stadium s and The Jacob Javits Center . The se pursuits enabled him to have a long-time association with the AFL / CIO -SEIU . He was constantly in the throes of boundlessly serving humanity whenever called but also loved and enjoy ed good sports event s and music!

As a distinguished founding member of the prestigious Minority Athletes Networking Etc. Inc. (MAN) , Smitty was invaluable in his community service to the youth of America in the Tri State area through out the entire 30+ years of its existence . His contribution to the development of legions of young aspiring teens is legendary . His caring and dedication towards fund raising efforts helped to raise millions of dollars for continued and higher education of Tri State area 's youth. Moreover, his wealth of worldly life experiences , coupled with his dynamic and insightful recitations was one of the very cornerstones of MAN's indomitable success exhibited throughout the years.

Clarence Hubert Smith is lovingly survived by his devoted wife , Gilda Ann Smith and she was steadfastly devoted to her husband faithfully . Additionally, his daughter Sherrise Maria Smith, step son s Thomas David James , Jr - (Diane ) , Tony Eugene James -(Yunuen ) , all mourn his loss . He also leaves behind two brothers Harold Staton Smith , Jr. (Terry) , Jeff rey Hairston Smith (Marvis), grandchildren, nieces and nephews, a host of cousi ns and loving friends. Smitt y was predeceased by his first wife Mrs. Gloria Pauline Logan Smith , two sisters, one brother and his parents , Harold Staton Smith, Sr. and Beatrice Elizabeth Hariston Smith . W e would be remised if we didn't acknowledge an integral Smith family member, Mr. Darcy, the Havanes e , Smitty's daughters fur-baby and t he family's adorable pet!

May God bless our dear brother, and may he rest peacefully throughout eternity.