Charles R. “Chuck” Smith, 86, of Austin, Texas, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018. Chuck was born in Rotan, Fisher County, Texas to Dillard G. Smith and MaeBelle Cyphers Smith on April 14, 1932.
Chuck graduated from Rotan High School in 1949. He attended Texas Tech for one year. He joined the U.S. Air Force and was a finance specialist for four years. He graduated from U.T. at Austin in 1958 with a BA Degree in Marketing. He spent 10 years in the oil business then entered the real estate business in 1968, specializing in real estate development until his demise.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Fred Smith of Nashville, Tenn.; and a daughter, Sharon Smith. His survivors include a brother, David Wray Smith of Rotan, Texas; a niece, Heather Smith; a nephew, Todd Smith both of California; and many cousins throughout the states.
Chuck will be buried next to his daughter, Sharon, at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery in Pflugerville, Texas. Urn placement will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 30, 2018. At Chuck’s request there will be no other services.