Charlie E. Smith

A solider, Charlie E. Smith, was called home on Monday, June 30th, 2025, at 9:30pm at St. Francis Hospital in Greenwood after a short battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Betty R. and Chester H. Smith.

Charlie, known as Chuck to all his friends, was born just after the first day of summer on June 22nd, 1952, in Kokomo, IN. He served this great nation in the United States Army from 1969 to 1971 in Germany as well as a tour in Vietnam.

Chuck was a skilled welder by trade. After he was honorably discharged, he put that trade to work. It served him well from forming a successful welding business in Puerto Rico to a journeymen tradesman at factories around mid-central Indiana. He would use that skill up until his retirement.

Chuck was a hard worker – a trait passed down and learned from his mom. He was a generational craftsman – one such not often seen - that would use his hands to complete such diverse tasks as bringing furniture back to life, creating home landscapes and fixing up houses. He worked tirelessly and was always quick to give a helping hand to his brothers

and sister at their homes.

Chuck had a peaceful, easy feeling about him and, though often on his own, was a friend to many. He was loved by his nieces and nephews and well-liked by most everyone he would meet. Though friendly, Chuck had an ornery side to him. Rumor has it that he once picked a fight with a famous wrestler – one Dick the Bruiser.

Left to remember Chuck are his two brothers, Roger (Pam) Smith - Seymour and Rick (Diane) Smith - Kokomo along with his sister, Linda (Joe) Blaylock - Kokomo; and son, Christopher "Scotty" Callis.

Preceding him in death is his beloved mother, Betty Smith. His father, Chester Smith and one brother Paul S. Smith.

In keeping with his wishes, there will only be a private service with family. Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

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