Charles E Smith Jr Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Charles 'Charlie' Edward Smith Jr Age 75, gained his wings on December 20th, 2019 at the Specialty Select Hospital in Orlando, Fl. Charles was born March 30th, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio to Charles E Smith Sr and Donna Mae Russell. Charlie was second oldest of five children. Charlie was a very hard worker starting work as a paper boy at a very young age. He also worked in a canning factory, was a construction worker and served in the Army. Charles was a Proud Veteran. He enjoyed his Blues music with Eric Clapton and B.B. King being two of his all time favorites. Eric Clapton being born on the same day as him, just one year later. Charlie always enjoyed a good home cooked meal. He was a simple, kind and caring man. Charles will be proceeded in death by his father Charles Smith Sr., mother Donna Mae, two sisters Laura Bell & Diana Ruth, and two sons Brian Smith & Brett Smith. He is survived by wife Theresa Smith, three daughters Lindsey, Stephanie Smith & Christine , grandchildren Austen, Brook, Aimey, Summer, Prince, Shayla & Selena, Brother John Smith , Sister Sharon Congrove (Smith), brother in law Willard Congrove, nieces Shonda & Elizabeth and nephew Willy. Charlie's final wish is to be laid to rest back home in Ohio next to his mother whom he adored. So Charles will have two viewings. First viewing is in Florida and will be located at Fisk Funeral Home @ 1107 Massachusetts Avenue Saint Cloud, Florida 34769. Time of service is 4pm-8pm on Sunday January 5th, 2020. After he will take flight back home to Ohio. There he will have a viewing with Defenbaugh-Wise-Schoedinger Funeral Home located at 151 E. Main Street Circleville, Ohio 43113. Time of service is 11am-1pm on Wednesday January 8th, 2020 with burial following directly after at Forest Cemetery. Flowers may be donated to either funeral home. Charlie was a devoted husband, loving father, caring grandfather, and an all around wonderful man. Charles is deeply missed.

Charles E Smith Jr

March 30, 1944 - December 20, 2019