Charles Edward Smith (Chuck) passed peacefully January 14, 2011. Chuck was born December 28th, 1931 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Phoenix, AZ. Chuck was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and after an honorable discharge, joined the Phoenix Fire Department where he served 25 years, retiring in 1982. During retirement Chuck was active in re-building classic cars, building model planes and being the patriarch of a large extended family. Survivors include his children: Richard Smith, Deborah Ortiz, Michelle Klingbeil, Nicole Carter, Colleen Miller-Curtis, 16 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, brother Dr. Gordon Smith (Doc) and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Charlotte Smith, his son Richard Sherlock, and three sisters: Lois Huber, Louise Franklin and Maggie Jones. Visitation is planned for Friday, January 21st, from 5-8pm. Funeral Service will be Saturday, January 22, at 10:30am. Both will take place at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018. Interment will follow at St. Francis Cemetery.
Denise & Fred Meindl
Dear Michelle,
We are thinking of you and your family! May many happy memories sustain during these difficult days. Our prayers
are with you. Denise & Fred Meindl
Gordon Smith
My Brother Chuck was always there when a friend needed help. He cared about his family and his friends too. He was always willing to help out whenever he could and with whatever he had. He had many, many friends who thought the world of him.
He told me once ” for him his life had been good and it had for the most part been fun. And that he had no regrets.”
Not many people can say that.
He will be missed by a large number of people,ie. family and friends.
Colleen Miller-Curtis
Colleen – my dear friend,
I am so sad to hear of the loss of your wonderful, beloved and special Dad. I am praying our good Lord brings you peace and comfort in this time of loss.
With love,
Shaun Ongstad
Kathi & Patrick Ennis
Uncle
C=charming
H=humorous
U=unforgettable
C=cool
K=kind and a kid at heart
We miss and love you much, but know you are probably watching your favorite episode of Barney Fife and smiling down on all of us.
Family – please let us know if you need anything or if we can help in anyway…we love you all!
Wendy
I thought of Chuck as a good friend until he took my mother’s house right out from under us three kids. I lost all respect for him at that point. My mother, Carol was very good to him and opened her heart and home to him and his family and this is what she got in the end. I only wish his family would do better than he did in the end.
May GOD forgive him for all the hurt he left behind with his greediness and womanizing.