Claude Austin "Smokey" Smoak

Claude Austin "Smokey" Smoak, 88, husband of the late Loretta Threatt Smoak, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at his home.

Born in Orangeburg, SC, a son of the late Edgar Counts Smoak and the late Lillian Hoffman Smoak, he was a loving father and grandfather who enjoyed driving, various sports, and spending time with his family. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force and was a former sales associate for Heffner Tire. He ultimately retired as a driver for Hertz. He was a member of Welcome Baptist Church in Greenville.

He is survived by a son, Michael Smoak (Sabrina) of Piedmont; a daughter Kimberly Smoak (Patricia McIntire) of Tallahassee, FL; and grandchildren, Corie Smoak (Eleanor), Michaela Smoak, McKenzie Smoak, and Reghan Smoak.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by four brothers; and five sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, August 6, 2022 at the Chapel of Robinson Funeral Home - Powdersville Road. Burial will follow in Robinson Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Welcome Baptist Church, 2730 Anderson Road, Greenville, SC 29611.

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