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Smith, Charles (Chuck) Coach July 21, 2014. Born 6/11/27 in Ridgeway, IL. Loving husband for 66 years to the late Norma L. Smith (nee Graham); dear son of the late Verdis & Effie Smith (nee Moye); dear brother of Laura Downey and the late Violet Murray and the late Louise Roman; dearest brother-in-law of the late Roy and Freda Graham, the late Red and Betty Graham, Bonny and the late Bob Jackson and Ron and Joan Graham. He loved and enjoyed all of his nieces & nephews. Coach Smith enjoyed a successful career as the Men's Head Basketball Coach and Athletic Director at UMSL and was also the Head Basketball Coach at Washington University and Central MO State. He was a member of the MO Basketball Hall of Fame, UMSL Sports Hall of Fame and Wash U Hall of Fame. Chuck led a full and vibrant life and was a true mentor and leader. He loved playing golf and spending time with his pals. He truly loved his dear wife Norma Smith whom he met while in the Navy. They spent years traveling and attending all of Chuck's games together. Although they did not have children, they considered their students as their own. Coach Smith leaves behind a legacy and he will be missed by many. Services: The family is being served by The Baue Funeral and Memorial Center, 3950 West Clay Street, St. Charles, MO where visitation will be held Saturday, July 26, 2014 2:004:00 p.m. Funeral Service to follow at 4:00 p.m. Interment will be held at later date at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the UMSL Athletics Department in care of the General Scholarship fund, UMSL Athletic Department, 225 Mark Twain Blvd, One University Blvd, St Louis MO 63121. Visit baue.com
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My deepest sympathy .
Sandy Mason
July 26, 2014
Chuck and Norma were great neighbors and served as step-grandparents to our own children and grandchildren. We will miss both of you and will always think of you as the best neighbors anyone could have had. From the "kids across the street", Doug & Esther Stanley and family, Lake St. Louis, MO
July 25, 2014
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