Charles R. Smith

He was a native of Springfield, Illinois and had been a resident of Vinton for over 60 years. Chuck worked his whole life as a home builder until his retirement. He was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Vinton. He enjoyed gardening and building projects around the house.

Survivors include his wife, Theresia Smith of Vinton; his children, Venus Vassar of Wimberly, Texas, Dara Foreman of Virginia, and Sheila Bellow Burton of Vinton; his brother, Robert Gene "Bob' Smith of Vinton; and several grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Lacy, Margaret Archuletta, and Opal Bryant.

A private graveside service will be held by his family in Niblett's Bluff Cemetery in Vinton under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Rob Tibbitts will officiate. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.