Clarence Darrell Smith was born October 2, 1966 in Winnsboro, Louisiana to the proud parents of E.J. Smith and Louise Smith.

Clarence departed his earthly life on Friday, January 10, 2014 at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC.

He was baptized at an early age at True Gospel Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Brass. He was a graduate of Winnsboro High School. He attended Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana. In 1994 he moved to Washington DC. There he joined the Ship of Salvation Full Gospel Church, Pastor by Rev. Nathaniel Pittman. He also worked at the United States Department of Commerce as director of the Bureau of Economic Analysis for 20 years.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, E.J. Smith, Jr. and Bobby Ray Smith, a brother-in-law, Leroy Blunt.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories, his parents E.J. Smith and Louise Smith of Winnsboro, Louisiana, one sister, Betty Blunt of Winnsboro, Louisiana, seven brothers, Mackie Smith and Willie (Barbara) Smith both of Winnsboro, Louisiana, Leroy Smith of Rayville, Louisiana, Robert Lee (Debra) Smith, of Canada, Arkansas, Ronnie Smith and Shedrick Addison both of Winnsboro, Louisiana and Billy Smith of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, three aunts Clara January, Georgia Moffitt and Luretha Robinson all of Winnsboro, Louisiana and two great aunts Lydia Lewis of Winnsboro, Louisiana and Olivia Smith of Monroe, Louisiana, two uncles Joe Smith of Joliet, Illinois and B.J. Smith of Monroe, Louisiana and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.