Born on May 2, 1944, to Eva and Robert Smith, Sr. in Quincy, Florida,
Charles lived a life rooted in faith, service and dedication to others. He honorably served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He returned to fulfill a career as a land surveyor for the City of Orlando, where he dedicated more than 20 years of service. His commitment to his profession reflected his strong work ethic, integrity, and desire to make a lasting contribution to the community he served.
As an Elder at True Deliverance Church, he shared his faith and served as a spiritual leader and example to others. Charles’ life was a testament to service-serving God, his country, his community and most of all his family. His legacy will forever be remembered through the lives he touched, the faith he shared and the love he gave.
He is survived by his loving wife, Vera Smith; his siblings, Barbara Ann, Geraldine (Clarence), Carolyn, Annie Doris Smith, Loletha Koonce, Edna Walden and English Jackson; his children, Linda Cole (Wilbur), LaVon Gainey, Anthony Morris, Adolph Morris (Carol), Adrian Morris, Karan McClain and Carla Thomas (Melville); sister-in-law, Hazel Smith; brother-in-law, Johnnie Hill and 22 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by Robert (father), Eva (mother), Bernice (sister), Robert (brother), Eddie (brother), Henry (brother), Richard (brother), Restee (brother), Jerome (brother), Yvonne (sister), Arthur (brother) and Sophia (daughter).
