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Charles Smitherman
1945 - 2025
BORN
1945
DIED
2025
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3315 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Charles Smitherman Obituary
Dec 2, 1945 - Sep 2, 2025
Mr. Charles Vernon Smitherman, 79, of King, surrounded by his family, passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior unexpectedly on September 2, 2025. He was born on December 2, 1945, in Forsyth County to the late Guy Vernon Smitherman and the late Annie Butner Hiatt. Mr. Smitherman had a long career in the telecommunications industry. He was a member in good standing at Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church in Tobaccoville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, Garry, and a brother, Kimber Grant Smitherman. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Sabrina Smitherman; a son, Rod Smitherman; a daughter, Karen Drane (Andy); a son, Kevin Barker; his brother, Michael Smitherman (Happy); three grandchildren, Emily Cole (Logan), Derrick Drane (Danielle) and Nathan Barker, four great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Hayworth-Miller Rural Hall with a celebration of life following at 2 p.m. Burial will follow the service in Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church Cemetery. Per family request, please refrain from visiting the home during this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church, 8710 Meadowbrook Dr., Tobaccoville, NC 27050. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Vickie Huckaby
September 8, 2025
Dear Sabrina and family, I am sadden to hear about the passing of Charles. I first met Charles in the early 1970s and have always known him to be friend. My most recent contact with him was a Walmart in King. He was always smiling and it was so good to see him. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Lyra Smitherman
September 6, 2025
Sabrina and family, you have my deepest sympathy on the passing of Charles. Our talking monthly for the last four years was so good for me, catching up on family. He will be missed by all! Love, Hugs, and Prayers
Shelby Miller
September 5, 2025
You are in my thoughts and prayers.... Sending love to all with God´s comfort....
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