Charles A. Smith, Sr.
RAWLINGS — Charles Anthony "Shorty" Smith, Sr., 75, of McMullen Highway, Rawlings, passed away Saturday February 6, 2010 at his home.
Born July 3, 1934 in Knolo, PA, he was the son of the late Lester C. and Dorothy Smith. A son, David Wayne Smith, a sister, Dot Ault, a brother, Lester “Pete” Smith, and a grandson, Shawn Smith, also preceded him in death.
Mr. Smith retired from Westvaco with 33 years of service, having worked in the finishing department. He was a member of Luke Local #676, and a member of the Mountaintop Ringer Slingers. He was also a state champion archer. Mr. Smith participated in the old Tri-Towns Softball League, his passion at that time, where he was a league MVP and pitching MVP. He was a lifelong hunter and fisherman.
He leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Betty J. (Marple) Smith, four sons, Charles "Butch" Smith JR and wife Darlene of Westernport, Lester "Jim" Smith of Cumberland, Gary "Bunky" Smith of Keyser, WV, and Richard "Pug" Smith and wife Pam of Piedmont, WV. He is also survived by his special loves and joys of his life, his grandchildren and great grandkids, Joshua Smith, Jodi Fazenbaker and husband James, Justin Smith and wife Leslie, Whitney Smith, Jessica Smith, Tandi DeLawder and husband "Bubba", Amy Smith, Scotty Smith, Cory Smith, Derrick King, great grandkids, Emmit Fazenbaker, Lexi and Autsin Smith. A lifelong friend, Joseph L. Smith and his son, little "Joey" of Bedford, PA, also survives him.
The family will receive friends at the Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home chapel on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Donald Marple officiating.
Interment will be in Potomac Memorial Gardens, Keyser, WV.
Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons, Joshua, Justin, Scotty, Cory, Derrick, and James.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Tri-Towns Little League, Westernport.
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