Charles A. Smith, of St. Louis, MO, son of Lalor Armstrong Smith and the late Charles Perkins Smith was born September 4, 1975 and died June 24, 2018. Charles was an active member of the Naval Reserves and employed by Express Scripts. He previously served as a Firefighter in Winston-Salem, NC. He enjoyed spending time with family, visiting new places, all Chicago sports teams, NASCAR racing and was a big Dale Earnhardt Jr. fan. He was a great dad, a good player of baseball catch, and an excellent preparer of macaroni and cheese.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Stephanie Sturm-Smith and son Eli Smith of St. Louis, MO, step children Janee` Sturm of Bowling Green, KY and Kaleel Sturm of Charlotte, NC, mother Lalor Armstrong Smith of Wilson, NC, sister Tracee Smith of Kernersville, NC, and nephew Trey Smith of Kernersville, NC.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Eli Smith’s college fund at NC State Employees Credit Union P.O. Box 457 Sylva, NC 28779, account Eli Smith 61563140.
Interment will be private.
8 Comments
Thelma and Paul Reynoldson June 28, 2018 at 2:40 pm
Our hearts go out to you all, with loving support and friendship.
Raymond Kirbyon June 28, 2018 at 3:37 pm
I am deeply saddened to hear about Charles. We interacted well with each other, even down to liking the Chicago Bears. I’m praying for the family in this time of sorrow. May God continuously comfort you all. Raymond Kirby
Pennon June 28, 2018 at 11:57 pm
I thought a lot of Charles and he will surely be missed !
Staceyon June 29, 2018 at 2:05 am
This man had a smile that lit up the hvf and he always some type of antidote… Love you Charles you are truly missed.. praying that GOD sends his angels to wrap arms around this family mend broken hearts and give peace and understanding in JESUS name
Tyra Bergeron June 29, 2018 at 9:53 am
I am so sad to hear this. Have known him since 4th grade. Such a fun-loving person. You all are in my prayers.
Lakeshia Parkeron June 29, 2018 at 12:04 pm
So sorry for the families loss. Praying for Eli and Stephanie. Charles was an amazing mentor,friend,role model. I met Charles at Express Scripts. He was funny ans very kind. I’m truly going to miss my friend. Keeping his family in my prayers.
April Johnsonon June 30, 2018 at 1:55 am
Charlessssss! Is what I’d say in a high pitch voice, when I’d seen him. This man, was very soulful, dance moves off the chain, he quizzed me on old school artists, we’ve even sang them out loud together. Definitely schooled me like an Uncle would, so that’s how I viewed him as. We kicked It, me, you, Brent, Mel, Torry & Byron. We kicked it hard that one last time, never can say goodbye. Till next time! Rest in paradise Charles, 1 love. To his Dearly wife & kids, let Charles live through you all, remember and cherish the good times you have with one another daily. Tell 1 another how much you love each other, never let your pride get in the way of that. In best regards & deepest condolences, may father God rest his soal and you all be with strength & peace! Amen
christine smithon December 20, 2018 at 12:43 pm
Please accept our condolences. May the hope of seeing your loved one again as promised in God’s Word the Bible bring you much comfort and peace. (John 5: 28&29, Rev. 21: 3&4)
Our hearts go out to you all, with loving support and friendship.
I am deeply saddened to hear about Charles. We interacted well with each other, even down to liking the Chicago Bears. I’m praying for the family in this time of sorrow. May God continuously comfort you all.
Raymond Kirby
I thought a lot of Charles and he will surely be missed !
This man had a smile that lit up the hvf and he always some type of antidote… Love you Charles you are truly missed.. praying that GOD sends his angels to wrap arms around this family mend broken hearts and give peace and understanding in JESUS name
I am so sad to hear this. Have known him since 4th grade. Such a fun-loving person. You all are in my prayers.
So sorry for the families loss. Praying for Eli and Stephanie. Charles was an amazing mentor,friend,role model. I met Charles at Express Scripts. He was funny ans very kind. I’m truly going to miss my friend. Keeping his family in my prayers.
Charlessssss! Is what I’d say in a high pitch voice, when I’d seen him. This man, was very soulful, dance moves off the chain, he quizzed me on old school artists, we’ve even sang them out loud together. Definitely schooled me like an Uncle would, so that’s how I viewed him as. We kicked It, me, you, Brent, Mel, Torry & Byron. We kicked it hard that one last time, never can say goodbye. Till next time! Rest in paradise Charles, 1 love. To his Dearly wife & kids, let Charles live through you all, remember and cherish the good times you have with one another daily. Tell 1 another how much you love each other, never let your pride get in the way of that. In best regards & deepest condolences, may father God rest his soal and you all be with strength & peace! Amen
Please accept our condolences. May the hope of seeing your loved one again as promised in God’s Word the Bible bring you much comfort and peace. (John 5: 28&29, Rev. 21: 3&4)