Charles A. Smith

Charles Ace Smith, age 92, formerly of Alma, died peacefully August 13, 2017 at Rosewood AFC in Ithaca.

Charles was born March 17, 1925, in Alma, the son of Clare A. and Goldie May (Switzer) Smith.  He left school at a young age to help support his family after the death of his father.  His first job was working at the sugar beet factory in Alma.  Charles also worked for Alma Trailer, and C.L. Greenings & Sons in Alma, before retiring in 1988 from the City of Alma after many years of service in the street department.

Charles loved carving, drawing, and painting trains, going to steam and gas engine shows, and traveling.  He especially loved spending time with his family and had a soft spot for animals, especially dogs.  He will be greatly missed by his family and all those who knew him.

Charles is survived by his five children, Carolyn K. Hammar of Gladwin, Chuck (Jeanette) Smith of Alma, Sherry (Dave) Kyle of Gladwin, Clare Smith of Walling, TN, and Laurie (Robert) Clark of Ithaca; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and his sisters, Clairlene Sych and Joyce Marcy.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn, his second wife, Alice, his parents, his brother, Douglas, and his sisters, Betty and Jean.

Memorial contributions in honor of Charles Smith may be sent to Rosewood AFC, 1306 S. State Rd., Ithaca, MI 48847.

Comments

[Debbie Matthews]

Well dear children of Perkins. He has taken his final curtain call and now can be a free bird in God's house. He will be a good teacher of his crafts to all the little angels up there for sure. Though you will dearly miss him, just know that he will still be in your hearts and will be watching each of you from above, smiling and nodding yes, my children, I am with mom Marilyn and stepmom Alice and we are happy now. Our sincerest sympathies to you Chuck & Jeanette and family and all of the other siblings and families. God Bless all of you.
Love from brother-in-law and sister-in-law,
Steve & Debbie Matthews

[Aleta Haase]

Such a dear sweet man that I am proud to have had for a Father In Law for over a quarter of a century! He was one of a kind and unforgettable. Rest in Peace Perkins. Thoughts and prayers to Carolyn, Chuck, Sherry, Clare and Laurie, and their families.

[Babe Quintrall]

I am sorry for your loss of Charles. May the "God of all comfort" embrace you and bring to your minds joyful memories.
(2 Corinthians 1:3,4) All the best wishes for your family at this time, take care.