Charley Everett Smith, son of William Henry and Dora Rush Smith, was born on August 3, 1901 in Dallas County, Missouri.  He departed this life on September 13, at 7:50 a.m. in Park Central Hospital in Springfield, following a lingering illness.  He was 74 years, one month and 10 days of age at the time of his death.

 Charley was saved and united with the Mt. Zion Baptist Church at an early age.  He was united in marriage to Flora Alice Williams om March 14, 1926 and to this union five children were born.  Flora passed away on Marc 17, 1957.

 Charley worked as a trucker most of his life.   Anyone who knew him respected him as a person who believed in working hard.

 He was united in marriage on November 16, 1961 to Angie Lowrain Klapp.  To this union one daughter was born.

 He is survuved by his wife, Angie of the home; a son, Bobby of Buffalo; three step-sons, James, Larry, and Ray Klapp all of Buffalo; four daughters, Mrs. Virginia Thompson of Malta Bend, Mrs. Bonnie Faye Junkins of Norborne, Mrs. Doris Dampier of Quincy and Terry Smith of the home; a step-daughter, Debra Klapp of the home; two brothers, Neil of Pleasant Hope and Richard W. of Long Lane; two half-brothers, Jimmy and Frank both of Marshall; three step-brothers, Tommy Hood of Houstonia, George Hood of Marshall and Charlie Hood of Buffalo; a sister, Mrs. Mabel Smith of Paseo, Washington; a half-sister Mrs. Shirley Jasper of Long Lane; a step-sister, Mrs. Margaret Smith of Pleasant Hill and step-mother, Mrs. Anna Smith of Buffalo; 17 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

 Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 16, at 2 p.m. in the Parish Chapel with Robert Long officiating.  Music was provided by Richard Nicodemus who sang, "In The Garden" and "Amazing Grace" accompanied by Mrs. Ruth Kreisel.

 Escorts were Arley Jasper, Roger Jasper, Leland Jasper, Berle Jasper, Jesse Jasper, and Bert Jasper.  Interment was in Four Mile Cemetery under the direction of the Parish Funeral Home of Buffalo.