of Shirley, AR
August 10, 1939 - November 7, 2024
Charles Eugene Smith, 85, of Shirley, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2024. Charlie was born and raised in Van Buren County, Arkansas and spent his youth working the family farm on the banks of the South Fork of the Little Red River. After graduating from Clinton High School, Charlie enlisted and served in the United States Army. He married the love of his life, Glenda Smith, in 1958. While in the Army, he got to see the world while serving overseas. Upon fulfilment of his Army contract, Charlie spent his career in the banking industry before retiring to raise cattle on the family farm with his wife and brothers. Charlie was an avid fisherman, rancher and a friend to anyone who knew him. He always enjoyed an old bluegrass song, a sunny Ozark morning, fine Charolais cattle, powwows and a good domino game. He was a longstanding member of the Pee Dee Baptist Church and the Democratic Party.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Glenda Smith; his brother Ed Smith; his aunt, Vernice Harness and many friends and family.
He is preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Wayde Smith, his parents, Loyd Smith and Leon Smith and his brother, Tom Smith.
Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 14,2024 at Pee Dee Baptist Church in Clinton, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Pee Dee Baptist Church or the Pee Dee Cemetery.
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24 Condolence(s)
Sherry McCaslin
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Glenda, I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you. He was a wonderful person.
Deborah Kerrigan
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Glenda, I am so saddened to hear of the passing if Charlie he was a good man I remember him at the bank. My prayers are with you at this time. You have my heartfelt sympathy!
Rickey Bonds
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Glenda, I am so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. He was always so kind and just a perfect example of a southern gentleman. I'm praying for peace and consolation for you and all the family. May God bless you all
Diana L Jones
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
So terribly sorry for your loss. Prayers for strength in the coming days.
Sam & Debbie Williams
Friday, November 15, 2024
Glenda,
We are so saddened to hear of Charles' passing. We are praying for peace and comfort for you and sending our love.
Darrell &Glynda Allen so sorry for your loss.Gone to be with the Lord.??????
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Jeff Pistole
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Glenda I am sorry to hear about Charles' passing. Please accept my condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jeff Pistole
Ginger Morgan
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Glenda so very sorry for your loss. I know your heart is so sad and you miss him. Please know we have been praying for you both during his hard journey to Home. With love and prayers, Ginger Morgan
Gale Smith
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Glenda, so sorry about Charles illness and passing. Prayers and thoughts are for you.
Lottie Carroll
Monday, November 11, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for this difficult time
Reba Rooney
Monday, November 11, 2024
So sorry to hear he was a nice man sending prayers
Starla Jones
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Glenda, I am so sorry. Much love.
Clint &Ronda West
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Glenda, our hearts go out to you. Charlie was a special man and will be missed by all who knew him.
Mackenzie & Oakleigh Williams
Saturday, November 9, 2024
I will never forget all of the memories especially when you met Oakleigh for the first time we love you forever and always uncle Charlie.
Bill Eoff
Saturday, November 9, 2024
I have farmed next to Charles for 25 years their family the very best neigobors our cows get out on each other no problem worked together RIP my friend
Gladys Maxwell
Friday, November 8, 2024
So sorry to hear about Charles. Prayers for you. He was a good man.
Randall and Ann Housley
Friday, November 8, 2024
We are so sorry to hear of Charles passing but we know he’s a lot better off and no more suffering. Our thoughts are with you now and hope for peace and comfort.
Ron Allen
Friday, November 8, 2024
I was so sorry to hear of Charle's passing. Keeping the family in our prayers.
Steve Duncan
Friday, November 8, 2024
Please accept our sincere sympathy and condolences.
Ruby L Hopper
Friday, November 8, 2024
Glenda I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Charles. My prayers are with you through this difficult time.
Carla, Tyler, Alli, Ivory & Sawyer Ramsey
Friday, November 8, 2024
Always Our Uncle Charlie!
Scott Handford
Friday, November 8, 2024
Glenda I’m so sorry to hear of Charles passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Toney and Sallie Parish
Friday, November 8, 2024
Glenda, so sorry for your loss of Charles! We pray for God’s peace for you in the coming days!
Trina Jones
Friday, November 8, 2024
So sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and family. He was such a kind hearted man, he will be forever missed.