He was born on September 6, 1941 in Alabama, the son of the late William Arthur Smith and Lily Elizabeth Bates Smith. He worked at the Bemis Cotton Mill and Jackson General Hospital. He also served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard as well as the National Guard.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Bates Smith; and a son, Carl Eugene Smith, Jr.
He is survived by his son, Terry Smith (Kandy) of Bemis; grandchildren, Carrie Blake (Cody), Corey Coe (Justin), Amber Smith, Brandon Smith, and Cody Smith; two great grandchildren, Nathaniel Cole and Aiden Smith; and two sisters, Betty Jo Smith and Frances Louise Smith of Talladega, AL.
Graveside services with Military Honors for Mr. Smith will be held on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Highland Memorial Gardens with inurnment to follow.