Posted: APR 13, 2021
Bill Johnson Statement on Passing of Clarence “Sonny” Smith, Jr.
I was very saddened to hear of the passing of my close friend, Clarence “Sonny” Smith, Jr., Chairman Emeritus of the Mahoning County Republican Party.Sonny was a staunch defender of conservative Republican values. He gave of his time, talent and financial resources to a variety of important causes and made the Mahoning Valley a better place to live and work. As Chairman of the Mahoning County Republican Party for over a decade and a prominent and successful businessman, he made a positive impact on the quality of life for the people of the Mahoning Valley. He valued educational programs for young people, and generously supported them. Sonny was also a strong supporter of Youngstown State University, having donated his family’s expansive rock and gemstone collection to the school.His passing leaves a major void in the Mahoning Valley, and my thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Rose, his son, Greg, and the entire Smith family. RIP Sonny
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