Gus P. Smaragdis

Gus P. “Charlie” Smaragdis passed away on April 4, 2014 at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Karpenision, Evrytanias, Greece on August 22, 1935 to Pavlos and Georgia Smaragdis.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Nancy Tedder Smaragdis, and one sister and her family, Eleni Floraki of Karpenision, Greece. Also surviving are two sons, Pavlos and his companion Tammy, of Charlotte, NC and Dimitrios “Jim” and his companion Louie, of Austin, TX; three grandchildren, Wesley, Caleb and Ariana; and one great grandchild, Maxim.

Charlie came to the United States in 1956 and settled in Charlotte with his family in 1969. Until his retirement, he worked in various restaurants in and around the Charlotte area for 35 years.

Reverend Father Michael Varvarelis will conduct services at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8, at Wilson Funeral and Cremation Service, 5301 Albemarle Road, Charlotte. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery on Central Avenue. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations in Charlie’s memory be made to Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region, 1420 East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204; Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral Building Fund, 600 E. Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203; or a charity of your choice.

We will all remember Charlie for his big heart and big smile.

Online condolences may be made at www.wilsonfuneralservices.com.