{"id":97119,"date":"2025-12-22T12:29:59","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T17:29:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=97119"},"modified":"2025-12-22T12:30:01","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T17:30:01","slug":"charles-david-smith","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=97119","title":{"rendered":"Charles David Smith"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!--AUTO-AD-BEFORE-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\"\n        data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n        data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"341\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Thumbnail-13-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Thumbnail-13-1.webp 341w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Thumbnail-13-1-300x297.webp 300w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Thumbnail-13-1-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 341px) 100vw, 341px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Charles David Smith, 84, Marion, passed away at 12:52 am on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in Carrollton, Texas. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Tuesday, December 2, 1941, to Charles and Dorothy (Moore) Smith. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He served in the United States Army and then worked at Bell Fiber. He was a member of the American Legion for 29 years. He was also a private investigator for 15 years. He enjoyed playing golf, traveling and watching all kinds of sports. He was a big Colts fan. More than anything, he loved spending time with his kids and grandkids. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Survivors include his children, Lori (Mark) Miller of Galveston, Kari Gilkison of Marion, Charles E. Smith of Gas City, Jennifer (Willie) Dyson of Carrollton, TX; sister, Loretta Blair of Big Stone Gap, VA; brothers, Gary Smith of Maysville, KY, James Allen (the late Sheila) Smith of Marion; grandchildren, Lloyd, Jr., Kristina, Matthew, Corbin, Gabriel, Grant, Colten,; 5 great grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Linda Smith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He was preceded in death by parents, Charles E. and Dorothy M. Smith; sisters, Sandy Owen, Phyllis DeCamp, Cathy Smith; brothers, Robert Smith, Johnny Smith; grandson, David Davis; and great granddaughter, Graycee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The family will receive visitors from 10:30 am to 11:30 am on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral &amp; Cremation Service, Storey Chapel 400 E. Main St., Gas City, IN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Charles &#8216;s life will begin at 11:30 am with Pastor Mark Atkinson officiating. &nbsp;Burial will take place at Marion National Cemetery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memorial contributions may be directed to Cancer Services of Grant County 305 S. Norton St., Marion, IN 46952.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To send flowers to the family of Charles David Smith, please&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/needhamstoreywampner-storey-chapel.tributestore.com\/?oId=46766270&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.1.1050496179.1738002651:GS2.1.s1766424449$o145$g1$t1766424521$j57$l0$h0&amp;tcouuid=4a26f493-2933-4145-8192-c1af3b351605&amp;mtph=1\">visit our floral store.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<!--AUTO-AD-AFTER-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;text-align:center\"\n        data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Charles David Smith, 84, Marion, passed away at 12:52 am on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in Carrollton, Texas. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Tuesday, December 2, 1941, to Charles and Dorothy (Moore) Smith. &nbsp; He served in the United States Army and then worked at Bell Fiber. 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