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Charles E. Smith Jr.
Charles E. "Charlie" Smith Jr., 82, of Glen Carbon, passed away at on Thursday, June 20, 2019, at his home. He was born Sept. 5, 1936, in East St. Louis a son of the late Charles E. Smith Sr. and Evalee (Pyles) Smith. He married Leona A. (Houba) Smith on Nov. 21, 1955, at the Meadow Heights Baptist Church in Collinsville and she passed away on Nov. 10, 2015.
He retired in 1998 from the Iron Worker's Local #392 after 43 years of service as an ironworker. He continued the 150 years of a family generation working with Iron Workers Local #392 in East St. Louis.
He was known for his beautiful yard and thoroughly enjoyed cutting his grass. He enjoyed his days of squirrel hunting and making magnets from comic strips and cartoons. He was a true American patriot who was proud to fly the American flag and was a fan of John Deere. He will be remembered for the love and special times shared with his family and friends.
Charlie is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law, Dave and Tammy Smith of Glen Carbon, Randy Smith of Glen Carbon and Charles "Chuck" and Mary Ann Smith of Glen Carbon; five grandchildren and spouses, Kelly Smith, Dana and Kyle Sardigal, Danielle and Joe Heffernan, Miranda and George Beckett and Rachel and Kevin Willingham; a great-granddaughter, Payton Plummer; a brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Susan Smith of Cleveland, Tennessee; a sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Jerry Solis of Beckemeyer, Illinois; brother-in-law, Bill Leslie of Beckemeyer; special nephew, Ben Smith of Cleveland; other extended family and many friends. In addition to his beloved wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Joann Leslie; brother, Jerry Smith and two brothers-in-law, Chuck and Frank Houba.
In celebration of his life, visitation will be at Irwin Chapel, 591 Glen Crossing Road in Glen Carbon on Sunday, June 23, 2019, from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 1 p.m. with Rev. Charles West officiating. Burial will follow at Buck Road Cemetery in Maryville. Memorials may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project or Breeze Hospice of Belleville and may be accepted at the funeral home. www.irwinchapel.com
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June 29, 2019
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the strength you need to endure.
June 22, 2019
My deepest condolences to the family of Charles Smith, may the God of all comfort provide you with the love and support you need to endure. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
June 22, 2019
Please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences at this time of your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1-2
Sincerely, JD
June 21, 2019
Chuck and Mary Ann,
Thinking of you....and Leona and Charlie...with love and prayers.
Mazie
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