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Charles Smith Obituary
Charles E. Smith, Sr., age 66, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020. Charles, son of Louise Smith and the late Russell Smith, Sr. was born and raised in Canton. He was a graduate of McKinley High School, The Ohio State University, Rutgers University School of Law and a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He served the community as a compassionate criminal defense attorney, worked for the Ohio Attorney General's office, and recently retired from Canton City Schools. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Russell Smith, Jr., and Richard Burley, Sr. Survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Nakecha and Harvey Lewis, Christian and Drew Holcomb; one son, Charles Smith, Jr.; and four grandchildren, Harvey II and Natazia Lewis, and Cameron and Olivia Holcomb. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Formet-Clevenger & Gordon Funeral Home with Dr. Wallace Luke officiating. Burial in Sunset Hills Burial Park. Friends may call one hour before the service from 1-2 p.m. Face coverings and social distancing will be required. Condolences may be left at: www.gordonfuneralhomes.com.
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Michael Williams
September 28, 2023
Remembering all of the good times we shared. Blessings for your family on this somber anniversary.
Houston Taylor
September 27, 2023
RIP Eddie
Michael Williams
September 27, 2022
Our brother, oh how you are missed. Praying for the family on this somber anniversary.
Houston Taylor
September 27, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
October 21, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Michael Williams
October 10, 2020
Brother Ed Smith will be sorely missed. His presence and laughter was one of a kind. May the family continue to be blessed.
gregory prevord deese
October 8, 2020
My other brother by another mother Miss Louise Smith. I talked to you last night but I would like to say it again> I love you and I will miss Eddie dearly. The best friend I ever had who inspired me in so many way through my journey through life. Be blessed.
Veronica Earley
October 6, 2020
I've known Charles all my life, and there has never been a more compassionate person EVER!!! And he will truly be missed. Your family is in my prayers.
Veronica Earley,
Delivia McDonald
October 6, 2020
God bless you Charles Eddie Smith. RIP i am so sorry to hear this
Dee
Marvin Jones
October 5, 2020
Yes I remember that cross country trip with Ed in his Charger and us having to gas up every 150 miles. We traveled to Las Vegas and stayed at Caesar's Palace at Ed's suggestion. That was the first time I ever heard of Caesar's Palace. Once we got there Ed couldn't wait to get up to the room take a shower and put on his brand new pink suit and get back downstairs to gamble. He gambled and he won my first tine in a casino I gambled and I didn't win. I learned a lot from Ed and I'm really grateful for the time the good Lord allowed hiim to be a part of my life.
R.I.P. brother Ed you will be missed.
Marvin Jones
Booker T. Smith, Jr
October 5, 2020
Ed was my fraternity brother & friend. We took up golf about the same time in our 30s I enjoyed our competitive matches. We had a lot of fun in preparation and at our fraternity social events. I have fond memories of college days and after. Sorry you had to leave so soon. My prayers and sympathy to the family.
Booker T. Smith, Jr.
reginald young
October 5, 2020
I grew up with Ed on Belden playground and went to old Mck H.S glass of 1972 I remember on the playground Ed told me Reg I'm going to be a lawyer and for a few summers I would travel down to see Ed in columbus and He would treat a brother well. he could always party with the best but also take care of business.he was always in control of the moment. he will be missed his stories and his gift of gab.he had confidence'in himself he was one of a kind. I,ll be praying with and for his family from the class of "72" Reg young
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Houston Taylor
October 5, 2020
Sending my thoughts and prayers to the family. Love, Houston Taylor
Nolan JASON
October 4, 2020
I would have to write a novel; to include all the memories, I've had the pleasure of sharing with Ed. Let me share one! Ed and I decided to to do a cross country trip to California in his charger; which got 8 miles per gallon. As, we traveled through the desert, we began to run low on fuel. We came across a closed gas station and we ended up sleeping in the car all night. The one promise, we made to one another, was we wouldn't complain about the heat. When morning came, we woke up, got out of the car, put our hands on the car, and burned both of our hands. We both looked at each other and remembered our promise of No Complaining, gassed up and continued on our journey to California!
Ed was a Man, Fraternity Brother, Great Friend, Committed to his Word, and a memorable journey. Ed you will be greatly missed.
Brother, Nolan C. JASON
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onesto
October 4, 2020
Charles was a great, great lawyer.
Regina ONeal
October 4, 2020
I’ve known him almost 50 years
It breaks my heart. I can only feel comfort in knowing that he’s together with his “road dawg” Mark O’Neal once again. I’ll miss Ed’s zest for life and all his exciting life stories that he so fondly would share with all that would listen. He was a great man. RIP Charles Eddie Smith
After almost 50 years We are gonna miss Ed. I can only feel comfort in knowing that he’s together with his “road dawg” Mark O’Neal once again. I’ll miss Ed’s zest for life and all his exciting life stories that he so fondly would share with all that would listen. He was a great man. RIP Charles Eddie Smith
Marvin Jones
October 3, 2020
Brother Charles E. Smith "The Jewel" your mark has been memorable since that day we met in Moriel Towers at The Ohio State University. Our time as line brothers of the great Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity helped to seal our brotherhood for life. You will be truly missed my brother.
Barbara and I extend our Condolences to the family.
Marvin Jones
Sterling hickman
October 3, 2020
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