CLARK SMITH

Clark V. Smith, of Henderson, passed away peacefully February 4, 2018, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 14, 1929, in Massillon, Ohio, to Clark T. and Esther (Karrenbauer) Smith. He graduated from St. Barbara Grade School and Washington High School (1948). He served three years in National Guard and was honorably discharged. It was around this time that he met his future wife, Bea (Stanko), and they remained married for 69 years. Together, they had six sons. He worked for Hal Smith Buick Garage as parts manager and when it closed in 1964, he relocated his family to Carrollton, Ohio, and became parts manager at Huebner’s Chevrolet. In 1978, the family moved to Las Vegas, following three of the sons who were performing in the lounges and showrooms with their band, the Smith Brothers. He became parts manager at Jim Marsh Mazda, until his retirement. Growing up, one of his favorite hobbies was coin collecting and he amassed a great collection, especially pennies. He also enjoyed keeping a scrap book of the Massillon Tiger football teams and his books were recently donated to the city to be displayed. He was a great family man and everyone who knew him loved his calm, easygoing nature. Clark was preceeded in death by his parents; his three brothers, Laverne (Norma), Melvin (Jeanette) and Tom (Eileen); and a great-grandchild, Stephen. He is survived by the wife he adored, Bea (Stanko); and his six sons, Eric (Carmen), Greg (Susie), Rami, Todd (Jan), Kevin and Shawn. He has 13 grandchildren; and 17 greatgrandchildren. The family would like to express thanks to Dr. Charles Bernick and staff at the Lou Ruvo Brain Center of Las Vegas, and Nathan Adelson Hospice for their great care and support during Clark’s illness with Alzheimer’s. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 9, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 2300 Sunridge Heights Parkway, in Henderson. Celebration of life following at the South Point Casino, Brunswick Room, 9777 S. Las Vegas Blvd.