Clarence Smith

Clarence D. “Buddy” Smith, Jr., age 87, of Saluda, passed away at home Tuesday, September 20, 2016. Buddy was a retired custom home builder, World War II U.S. Army Veteran, and a commercial airplane pilot. Survived by his wife Eleanor Diehl Smith; children, David Smith (Chessie), Terry Allen (Gary), Deborah Smith; five grandchildren, Jamie, Dina, Byron, Darren, Derek, and seven great-grandchildren. Buddy was also predeceased by a daughter, Jenny Dee and a son-in-law, Joe. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the Smith Family Cemetery, 11075 Tidewater Trail, Saluda, VA. The family will receive friends, Friday from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Saluda. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Tribute Donations, P.O. Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, TN, 38148-0142.