William Claude Smith, 69, of St. Joseph, MO passed away, October 31, 2021.He was born on March 29, 1952 to Prinston and Audrey (Lohman) Smith in Smithville, MO. Claude graduated from Plattsburg High School.

Claude lived most of his life in the Holt and Plattsburg area. He loved to spend time on the farm.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his former wife and mother of his children, Andrea Sue Smith.

Claude is survived by his children, Connie (Jeremy) Decker and Brian Smith; grandchildren, Zachary Decker, Austin Smith, Isabayla Smith, and Paxton Smith; other relatives and many friends.

Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 6th at Ridgely Cemetery, Ridgely, MO.

Arrangements, Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower.