Charles Earl Smith

August 18, 1938 – December 15, 2019

Funeral services for Captain Charles Earl Smith 81, of Magnolia, MS will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Dexter Pentecostal Church with Rev. Jerrold Cantore and Rev. Jerry Terrell officiating. Burial will be at Rushing Cemetery.

Captain Smith passed away at his residence in Magnolia, Mississippi on Sunday, December 15, 2019. He was born August 18, 1938 in Tylertown, Mississippi to the late Avis and Charlie Smith. He is also preceded in death by his wife of 33 years Cathy Smith; two sons Bo Smith and Rocky Smith; two brothers Al Smith and Randy Smith and sister Peggy Rushing.

Captain Smith was a member of the National Guard and the Navy. He was also a member of the Masons. He enjoyed playing dominoes, fishing, and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his son Michael (Carol) Smith, and three daughters Ellen Smith, Dee Dee Baker and Dana Nelson; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brother Pete Smith and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and loving family.

Pallbearers are Zachary Smith, Dusty Smith, Josh Smith, Colbey Barr, Joey Eubanks, and Draven Eubanks.

Honorary pallbearers are Drake Baker, Graysen Baker, and Brandon Stewart.

Visitation will be at Hartman-Hughes Chapel on Monday, December 16, 2019 from 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM and also on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Dexter Pentecostal Church from noon until service time at 2:00 PM.