Cleatus Smith

            Cleatus Smith, age 89, of the Bethlehem Community, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at his home.

            Cleatus was born July 24, 1935, in Caldwell County, the son of the late Loyce Smith and Eula Canon Smith.

            Cleatus proudly served in the United States Army, during the Korean Conflict, he was stationed in Guam. He was a faithful member for many years at Smyrna Baptist Church, where he was a deacon.

Cleatus was a mechanic and service manager for Valley Chevrolet for many years and was also well known as an Auctioneer. He loved his special furry friend, Major Scott and enjoyed working, he worked as long as his health permitted.

Including his parents, he was preceded in death by: sons, Eddie Phillips, Clifford Phillips, Terry Phillips; his grandchildren, Keisha Keever, Cameo Phillips; his great-grandson, Trent Walker; his sister Edith Brooks.  

Those left to cherish and honor Cleatus’s memories include: his wife, Bobbie Smith of the home; his children, Rodney Smith (Jody), Alice Mullins (Randy), David Smith (Lori), Lorrie Eaton (Michael); his grandchildren, Luke Albrey, Jordan, Andrew, Justin (Sara), Caleb (Ashley), Cody (Karen), Virginia (Raine), Crystal (Justin), Eddie (Kayla), Billy Joe (Heather), Shannon (Charlie), Jessica, Christopher; his great-grandchildren, Nevaeh, Landon (Breanne), Nevaeh, Egan, Valyn, Jase; his great-great-grandchild, Oliver.

The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Monday, February 10, 2025, at Smyrna Baptist Church. Rev. Mitch King and Rev. Allen Mullins will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with full military honors accorded by the Alexander County Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. until 3 p.m. prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans.

Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.

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