Claude "Sonny" Smith, Jr.

Claude "Sonny" Smith, Jr., 73, of Groves, Texas passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Victory Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Sonny was born December 8, 1945 in Berkley, California to Claude Dawson Smith, Sr. and Gloria Pinell Smith. He was a resident of Groves for 69 years, and an active member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Sonny was retired from B.A.S.F as a millwright, and he proudly served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Susan Smith Alexander. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Susan Molinari Smith of Groves, Texas; two daughters, Regina Smith and Thomas Frazier of Beaumont, and Renee Hood and husband Kris of Missouri; two sons, Barry C. Smith and wife Chanika of College Station, and Bryan P. Smith of Beaumont; two brothers, Davy Smith of Kountze, and Robbie Smith of Red Hill; grandchildren, Austen Smith, Roman Smith, Jordan Smith, Colt Smith, Ainsley Smith, Britleigh Smith, Hope Holland, Faith Holland, Kayden Hood, and Kylie Hood; great-grandchildren, Gabriel Eldridge and Houston Smith. A visitation for family and friends will be Sunday, November 24, 2019 from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves with a Rosary Service at 6:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 25, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Groves with Reverend J. C. Coon officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves.