Charles Richard Smith, Jr.

1948 - 2026

Charles Richard Smith, Jr. obituary, 1948-2026, Lexington, KY

Charles Richard Smith, Jr.

1948 - 2026

BORN

1948

DIED

2026

Charles Smith, Jr. Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 7, 2026.
Lexington - Charles Richard Smith, Jr. of Lexington, KY (formerly of Jackson, TN), age 77, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Lexington, KY. Charles was the loving husband of Diann Terry Smith for 54 years and was a retired firefighter with the City of Jackson with over 30 years service.

Graveside Service: 1:00 PM cst Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Highland Memorial Gardens, 3360 North Highland Ave., Jackson, TN 38305 with George A. Smith & Sons in charge.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the North Lexington Church of Christ, 2280 Hume Rd., Lexington, KY 40516 OR checks made to: Jackson Fire & Rescue Community Safety Fund, 720 South Highland, Jackson, TN 38301. clarklegacycenter.com

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Susan Dinger Bostrom

January 12, 2026

Sending hugs! Charles was an amazing person His absence will be felt by so many. Love you all .. Susan Dinger Bostrom

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