Clifton "Chuck” Smith

Clifton "Chuck" Smith, age 79, of Darrington, Washington, formerly of Philip, South Dakota, died on Thursday, October 27, 2022 in Darrington after a lengthy illness.
Clifton C. Smith, better known as “Chuck” to his family and friends, passed away October 27, 2022 in Darrington, Washington, after a lengthy illness.
He was born June 13, 1943, to Chester and Violet (Brown) Smith and grew up on the family farm North of Philip, graduating from Philip High School.
Survivors include his family in Washington state; an older sister Doris Giardino of Albuquerque, New Mexico; a brother Virgil (Carla) Smith of Philip; sisters Glenda Helms of the Wall/Quinn area and Linda Whitehead of Piedmont.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Summer Rae of Washington state; his parents; and an older sister Hope Warner of Tucson, Arizona.
Private family services and burial were held in Darrington, Washington.