Portland, Oregon
1947 - 2018
Carl E. Smith Jr.Aug. 13, 1935 - April 1, 2018 Carl E. Smith Jr. Passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018, of Congestive heart failure. He was surrounded by his children, and peaceful. Born in Emporia, Kansas, moved to Portland in 1947. Attended Washington High School, and Lewis & Clark...
Read MoreRemembering Carl Smith & Co from my Linfield College days ... heard them several times in the '70s. Great sound, stays with me through the decades, fused with AWB, Ohio Players, Jeff Lorber, Crusaders, and more. Peace to all.
Joe Irvin
August 15, 2022 | School
Back in the day...
Robert Dodds
July 14, 2018 | Burbank, CA
The gift of music lives on, always. Thank you, Carl. Rest in Peace and may your loved ones find solace in the knowledge that many share your loss
Kate Mayo
April 21, 2018 | Beaverton, OR
Music was his gift to all Portlanders. What an amazing talent. A gentle soul and fun person. Rest In Peace.
Diane Lettau
April 20, 2018 | Palm Springs, CA
Deepest sympathy!
Pete Lennon
April 17, 2018 | Portland, OR
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 16, 2018
Rest in peace Carl, old buddy.
Clifford Dimoff
April 15, 2018 | Portland, OR
