Charles George Smith

Charles George Smith "C.G.",99, passed from this earth to his forever home on May 17, 2018. Born in Bayonne, New Jersey on November 19, 1918 to the late Charles G. Smith, Sr. and Clara Smith (Schaller). Charles' early life was spent in New Orleans, LA; Brooklyn, NY; and Belfast, ME. In 1940, C.G. entered the United States Navy. He completed his basic training in San Diego, CA. He was stationed aboard the USS Gamble in Pearl Harbor. On December 7, 1941, C.G. was aboard the USS Gamble when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. For the next 2 years, he served on the USS Gamble, a mine layer, throughout the South Pacific. In 1944, he was transferred to Washington D.C. Department of the Navy. In 1947, C.G. met Bea Novosel, and they married in 1948. By 1954, they had 5 children and C.G. decided to leave the Navy and settle in Annapolis, MD. C.G. went to night school in Baltimore where he attained his degree in accounting. He then became employed with Anne Arundel County as the comptroller for the county's Finance Department. In 1964, C.G. and Bea bought what is now the River Bay Road House and Bella's Liquors. He retired from the county after 30 years of service. C.G. was an astute business man. He loved music, his devoted dogs and horses. He owned and raced several horses with Country Life Farm Stables. In 1996, he established the Bella's SADD $1,000 scholarship for Broadneck High School. He also contributed to various charities and sports activities around the community. C.G. was preceded in death by his daughter, Susan Smith; son, Charles G. Smith, III; and his great-granddaughter Erin Lee Sullivan. He is survived by his love of 33 years, Anne Sieg and his three daughters, Valerie Sullivan, Christine Taylor, and Denise Davisson. Lovingly called Pops, he has 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He lived an amazing life in his 99.5 years. We will always remember his wit, humor and no-nonsense business attitude. He will be missed but his life will always be celebrated. RIP Charles, C.G. Dad and Pops. Family and friends may visit on Monday, May 21, 2018 from 10:00 am-11:00 am at Barranco & Sons, P.A. Severna Park Funeral Home, 495 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park, MD 21146. A funeral service will follow the visitation at 11:00 am at the funeral home. The interment will follow the service at Glen Haven Memorial Park, 7231 Ritchie Hwy, Glen Burnie, MD 21061.