Charles Chuck Smith

Charles "Chuck" Smith, age 79, of Charlotte, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home in Jackson. He was born December 26, 1939, in Lansing the son of Oliver and Flossie (Brendahl) Smith. Chuck graduated from Bath High School with the class of 1958. Soon after graduation he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served his country. After his honorable discharge form the Marines, Chuck went on to earn his Masters Degree in Buisness from Michigan State University. On October 24, 1964, Chuck married the love of his life Marilyn Sue Lease in Eaton Rapids. They enjoyed 54 years together. Chuck loved his family and was especially fond of his grandchildren. He and Marilyn hardly ever missed being at the grandchildrens sporting events. In his free time Chuck enjoyed woodworking and playing golf. Chuck was a devoted member of First Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Sue; daughters: Teresa (David) Johns of Charlotte, Amy (Jason) Engle of Spring Arbor; grandchildren: Torey (Kori) Johns, Taelor (Nate Davis) Johns, Tegan Johns, Tanner Johns, Jonah Engle, Jadon Engle, Alena Engle; great grandson, Henry Johns; siblings: Joyce Powers, Jim Smith, and Irma Ash. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents; son, Charles Max Smith in 1969; siblings: Barbara, Ellen, Carol Mae, and Jerry. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 4, 2019, at 11 A.M. at First Lutheran Church in Charlotte. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6-8 P.M. at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Lutheran Church, 550 E. Shepherd St., Charlotte, MI 48813 or Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road, S.W., Lilburn, GA 30047.