Thomas Clifton Smith

Thomas Clifton Smith passed away peacefully on December 24, 2023, at Hospice Home of the Piedmont in High Point, NC.

Clifton was born on September 8th, 1934, to Ernest and Nora Smith in Deep Run, NC., and is preceded in death by his parents and siblings; Irene Jenkins, Leo Smith, Mary Ruth Davis, Rodolph Smith, Ralph Smith, Lynwood Smith, Horace Smith, Bruce Smith and three great-grandchildren.

Family was the focus of his life, and he is survived by his wife of 68 years, Alice Joyce Ham Smith, and his children; Gary Thomas Smith (wife Mary), Shellie Jeanne Brewer (husband Rick), Timothy Allen Smith (wife Betsy), and Judy Lynn Sparks (husband Barry).   Also surviving Clifton are his 16 grandchildren: Royale Tilley, Laura Brewer, Emily Bradley, Jill Brewer, Zachary Smith, Thomas Smith, Joseph Brewer, Nathan Dunlap, Seth Dunlap, Matthew Smith, Jacob Brewer, Sara Young, Monica Dunlap, Sally Housand, TJ Smith, Daniel Brewer and 43 great-grandchildren.

His good humor and positive attitude served him well in his personal life and business endeavors and he provided well for his family by working in sales for most of his career.

Clifton belonged to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where he served in many callings including that of Bishop and various other leadership and teaching positions.  He and his wife, Joyce, also completed a service mission together in Calgary, Canada for a year.   His faith in Christ has sustained him throughout his life and brought joy and peace to his family in his last days.

The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 1830 Chestnut Dr, High Point, NC on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at 2:00 pm with burial following at Floral Garden Park Cemetery.  There will be a viewing preceding the service from 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of the Piedmont; 1801 Westchester Dr., High Point, NC 27262 or to the Philanthropies Fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; www.donate.churchofjesuschrist.org.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of the arrangements.