John Clarence Smith

Background

Smith, John Clarence was born on May 15, 1930 in Massillon, Ohio, United States. Son of John Samual and Pearl Smith.

Career

Refinery worker Ashland Oil Corporation, Canton, Ohio, 1949—1951. Model maker National Aeronautics and Space Administration-Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory, Cleveland, 1954—1957, Gates Learjet Corporation, from 1970, Cessna Aircraft Company, from 1983. Owner, operator Scale Craft Models, Massillon, from 1957.

With United States Army, 1951-1953.

Achievements

• John Clarence Smith has been listed as a noteworthy professional model maker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member executive board Boys Club, Massillon, 1969—1972. Member executive board directors local band Parents Club, 1977—1982. Member Clinton Community Concert Band, from 1979, Canton Community Band, from 1983.

Member of Cleveland Aeromodel Society, Academy Model Aeronautics (leader member, contest director), Optimist Club (past president).

Connections

Married Erna Aab, November 5, 1960. Children: J. Christopher, James Walter, Robert Anthoney.

Father:

John Samual

Mother:

Pearl Smith

Spouse:

Erna Aab

child:

J. Christopher Smith

child:

Robert Anthoney Smith

child:

James Walter Smith