Chuck Smith

RICHMOND, Ind. – Chuck Smith, 65, of Richmond, died Wednesday, June 16, 2010. Chuck was born June 21, 1944, in Geneva, N.Y. He moved to Richmond in 1950 and graduated from Richmond High School in 1962. He grew up spending summers with his beloved grandparents, Ma and Bump Spears on Cayuga Lake in New York. Chuck married his high school sweetheart, Dee Johnston, on June 22, 1963. They lived most of their 47 years together in Centerville where they raised their three children, Kim, Kelly and Jason. Chuck retired from Belden Wire and Cable after 43 years. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Richmond Elks. In addition, he was a member of the American Legion and Moose Lodge. Chuck enjoyed target shooting and turkey shoots. He was a New York Yankees fan and spent several years as a volunteer fireman for the Centerville Fire Department. He enjoyed vacationing at Myrtle Beach, taking golf trips and traveling with his wife. He had a love for live and was loved by many. Survivors include his wife, Dee Smith; daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Tim Eadler of Centerville; daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Jeff Myers of Greenfield; and son, Jason Smith of Richmond. He was loved and survived by six grandchildren, Skylar, Trevor and Tori Eadler of Centerville, and Karissa, Evan and Shelby Myers of Greenfield. He leaves behind sisters and brothers-in-law; many friends and much loved golfing buddies, in addition to his dog, Tally. He was preceded in death by his parents, Red and Dorothy Smith, and his brother, Brad Smith. Visitation for Charles Smith will be from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, June 20, 2010, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 21 at Doan & Mills with Pastor Steve Abernathy of Centerville Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery in Centerville. Memorial contributions may be made to BPOE 649, Golf Course, 2100 U.S. 27 South, Richmond, IN 47374. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com

Chuck Smith

June 21, 1944 - June 16, 2010