Clifford Smith

Mr. Clifford Smith, 69 passed away December 23, 2024 at Holy Name

Hospital in Teaneck, New Jersey after a brief illness.

Clifford was born May 10, 1955 in Tattnall County, Reidsville, GA to the late

Mr. & Mrs. Herschel and Catherine Smith. His paternal grandparents were

the late Mr. & Mrs. Brad and Janie Smith, his maternal grandparents were

the late Mr. & Mrs. Lester and Jadie Mae Costen.

At an early age under the pastoral leadership of the late Rev. J. R. Rice,

Clifford made a spiritual commitment to God and joined Bethel A.M.E.

Church, Collins, GA. He attended Tattnall Elementary School in Reidsville,

GA and graduated high school in 1973 from Reidsville High School. After

graduation, Clifford moved to the Bronx, New York and later to Teaneck,

New Jersey.

Clifford was a modest yet extremely disciplined individual who loved and

adored his family. Clifford was a dedicated employee of New York-based

textile manufacturing company Beacon Looms for over 30 years where he

was elevated in different roles over the duration of his career.

Since childhood, Clifford was quite the equestrian, he loved all animals, but

horses held a special place in his heart. He cared for and rode many horses

on his family farm with his favorite horse being Thompson, whom he often

shared wonderful stories about. Clifford was a fitness guru who found true

joy in weightlifting and exercise. Clifford was also an avid gardener and

enjoyed watching classic black and white films during his retirement.

Clifford was preceded in death by his parents: Mr. Herschel Smith and Mrs.

Catherine Smith and three brothers: Mr. Jerome Smith, Mr. Benjamin Smith

and Mr. Lamar Smith. Clifford is survived by two brothers: Mr. Quinton Smith

of Rock Hill, South Carolina and Mr. Donald Smith of Teaneck, New Jersey;

two nephews: Mr. Rolland Smith of Rock Hill, South Carolina and Mr. Allan

Smith of Long Island, New York; one niece: Ms. Janelle Smith of Long Island,

New York; four aunts: Mrs. Julie (Layman) Bailey of Atlanta Georgia, Mrs.

Frances (Alphonso) Borden of Englewood, New Jersey, Mrs. Jessie Dean

(William) Goodman of Elmont, New York, and Mrs. Helen (Alton) McKinnon

of Collins, GA; one uncle: Mr. Willis Costen of Collins, GA; a special cousin:

Mr. Herman Smith of Collins, Georgia; longtime friend: Annie Price and a

host of loving relatives and friends.