Charles William Smith

Charles William Smith

Charles Smith Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 18, 2016.
HAMPTON - Charles "Charlie" William Smith, 93, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016. Born in Staten Island, NY, he has been a resident of Hampton since 1942 where he retired as a Fire Inspector for the City of Hampton. Charles served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and also worked civil service at NACA Langley. He was a member of the Phoebus Volunteer Fire Department where he was at Former Chief and Life member. He was also the former commander of Floatilla #61 with the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Surviving are his daughters, Sherrie Gay Reid of Hampton and Terry Pannullo of Hewitt, NJ; sons, Jerry Lee Smith Anchorage, AK, Kenneth Ray Smith of Hampton, Patrick William Smith of Salisbury, NC and Timothy John Smith of Myrtle Beach, SC; eight grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. Arrangements are by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home in Hampton, 757-723-3191, www.rhaydensmith.com.

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May 22, 2016

Jean Troutman posted to the memorial.

May 20, 2016

Charlie Maguire posted to the memorial.

May 20, 2016

Elizabeth Maguire posted to the memorial.

Jean Troutman

May 22, 2016

Terry, Timmy and family, I thought the world of your dad. He could fix or make just about anything. I valued his friendship and will miss him. My thoughts are with you all at this time.

Jean Troutman

Charlie Maguire

May 20, 2016

Terry and Family,

I never met your Father but I want to send my condolences to a fellow Veteran.

Elizabeth Maguire

May 20, 2016

May fond memories of your Dad bring you comfort during this hard time. Look back on all the good memories you were able to have and smile at the fact that you were able to share these before he passed away. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.

Celine Dillon

May 19, 2016

Sending my heartfelt sympathies at this difficult time.

Rosemary Papa

May 19, 2016

My condolences to my friend Terry, and family, So sorry for the loss of your dad. I pray you have peace knowing the you and your dad will rejoice one day in Heaven.

Michael Gardner

May 18, 2016

Very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I haven't seen any of the Smith family since 1967. I would love to hear from you guys. Please contact me.

John Raskin

May 18, 2016

Our condolences go out to the family and friends he was a good neighbor for the past four years that we've lived here we're going to miss him. John & Kimberley Raskin

Lottie Onks

May 18, 2016

I am so sorry to read about the passing of your loved one. Wow! your Dad lived a long time and I know you all are thankful for that. I am Lottie Onks, I went to school with Patrick and Timothy and I'm not sure about all of you, memory fades as you get older :0) My sister's names are Creola and Charlotte, we lived on Kensington Drive and Rawood Drive back in the day. You all lived a couple of blocks over I remember but don't remember your street name. My Dad and Mom knew your Dad & Mom. My Dad was C.R. Onks any my Mom's name was Elsie. They have both passed on Dad in 1985 and Mom in 2000. Miss them both "til" this day. Okay just wanted to give you all my condolences. Take Care! May the happy memories with your Dad get you through this sad time and be with you for the rest of your lives.

May 18, 2016

To the Smith Family
On behalf of the members of the Phoebus Volunteer Fire Company, I wish to extend our deepest sympathies on the passing of your Father, Great-Grandfather, and Grandfather.
We remember Charlie as an avid Volunteer and Fire Chief, and his dedication and abilities as a Volunteer Arson Investigator set an example for others to emulate.
God bless you all at this very sad time.
Respectfully,
Chief John A. Cizmar, Sr.
Phoebus Vol. Fire Company

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