Charles "Charlie" Coppedge Smith
August 28, 1940 ~ August 4, 2017
Charles (Charlie) Coppedge Smith was born at the Smith family home place in Avinger, Texas on August 28, 1940 to Reverend Harmon and Mary Smith. Charlie was the youngest of four children and the only son. He departed this life on August 4, 2017 at The Springs Nursing Center in Hughes Springs. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Martha Sue Smith, his brothers-in-law Hugh Goodpasture, Eugene Grubbs and Jearl Hayes, his father and mother-in-law Harvey and Mary McKinney and his grandson Christopher Smith.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years Peggy McKinney Smith, their sons: Wade Smith of Avinger, Texas; Marcus Smith of Dallas, Texas; John Smith and wife Julie of Memphis, Tennessee and Harmon Smith and wife Michelle of Atlanta, Georgia; their grandchildren (affectionately known as “Big Daddy” to his grandchildren): Shonda Smith Morris and husband Mike of Boston, Massachusetts; Ben Smith of Hughes Springs, Texas; Rikki Smith Taylor and husband Travis of Cleburne, Texas; Cadi Smith Stafford and husband Nick of Avinger, Texas; Jaton Smith Broach and husband Josh of Mt. Pleasant, Texas; Erin Smith Crow and husband Landon of Columbus, Texas; Tanner Smith of Harrison, Arkansas; Ryan Smith of Arlington, Texas; Emily Smith of Evanston, Illinois; and Michael Smith of Austin, Texas; their great-grandchildren Logan and Cameron Morris; Laney and Koen Smith; Bentley and Lincoln Taylor; Avery, Raygan, and Nash Stafford; Trevor, Blake, and Marley Broach; Macy and Josey Crow and Brantley Smith; his sisters Felicia Grubbs of Longview, Texas and Angie Goodpasture of Jacksonville, Texas; his brother-in-law Jerry McKinney and wife Dorothy of Hughes Springs, Texas and his sister-in-law Linda Lumpkins and husband Joe of Linden, Texas.
He married his high school sweetheart Peggy McKinney in 1957. He immediately began his career in the construction industry and quickly developed an expertise as a heavy equipment operator. His specialty was operating the largest cranes and making the most significant and technical lifts, often traveling around the country to perform his craft. Later, he started his own timber company and spent more than a decade as a logger. He brought core values of discipline, hard work, and attention to detail in everything he did and passed these traits on to his sons. He especially enjoyed working on special projects for his children and grandchildren.
The family offers its sincere thanks and gratitude to the staff of Elite Home Care, especially his therapist Scott Rice, Lisa Durden of Visiting Angels, Red Hatten, Samantha Jones, the staff at The Springs Nursing Center, and Heart to Heart Hospice who provided Charlie with loving compassionate care.
Services for Mr. Smith will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Hughes Springs Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Hughes Springs Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. There will be a time of visitation from 6:00 until 8:00 Monday evening at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you either perform an act of kindness, donate to a charity of your choice, or make a contribution to advance the research for Parkinson’s in the memory of Charlie Smith.
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Peggy and family, I’m so sorry for the loss of Big Daddy. I pray your family and friends provide you strength through this difficult time. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry for your loss praying for you and your family.
Our sincere condolences to all of Mr. Smith’s family. Our thoughts and prayers go with each and every one of you at this time.
John/Julie and Smith Family: At this time for sorrow, may you find comfort in your many memories. You have our deepest sympathy. Ken & Tina Frith
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.
May the love of Christ provide comfort to the Smith family during your time of sorry.
John, thoughts and prayers with you, Juile and the kids during this time.
My deepest sympathies to my cousin Peggy and her sons. I am so sorry for your loss. I have such great memories of Charlie and how funny he could be. He will be missed. Love you all. Junebug
Dear Smith Family, So sorry for your loss! Our prayers and love are with you all. Love, Katie and Bryan
The obituary was a lovely tribute to a man that lived a full and eventful life. He will always live on through his children, grandchildren, and generations to come.
So very sorry for your loss, I know he suffered with this for a long time, he is in such a better place, Big Mama you and Big Daddy were so kind to Aimee and me. I will be praying for the entire family.
John, Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. I am so sorry for your father loss. Respectfully, Carlos E Virgen
Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are sorry for your loss. The video is a beautiful tribute to a sweet man with an amazing family! Peace and love to you all from The Spencer Family.
Cousin/Uncle Charles, I always thought you were my uncle when I was a little girl. I loved you so then and loved you so from then on. To me you were like my dad. Big blue eyes and a huge smile. I will miss you very much as will others but you are well now. Willie really loved you too and had a lot of respect for you. Love you to the max. Peggy, Wade, Marcus, John and Hatmon, we love all of you so much and pray for your healing of the loss of your loved one.
Dear Peggy and family, We were saddened to hear of Charlie’s passing. Russell has always thought so much of him. We send our deepest sympathy and lift prayers for your peace and comfort in the coming days. Sending much love to you all.
Marcus Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Much love John & Kathy & Alex Underhill
My prayers and thoughts are with you Marcus and your family. I am so sorry for your loss – you will see him again. I am amazed how much you look like your Dad. What a sweet and kind discipline he has.
Love to Peggy & the entire Smith family! Charlie always had a smile, a heart as big as Texas who loved his wife & family. Our thoughts & prayers are with you!
Very sorry to hear of your family’s loss. Our prayers are with you.
Our daughter April still keeps up with Marcus so she alerted us to Charlie’s death. I am so very sorry for all of your loving and lovely family to be going through this. I understand completely about the ravages of Psrkinson’s disease.
So sorry to hear about Charles. Just know that I love and am praying for you.
We are long time friends of Harmon, Michelle, Ryan, Emily, and Michael and have enjoyed hearing the stories about your wonderful family through the years. The photos and music are awesome; and a beautiful tribute to Charlie. We hope you find some peace knowing he is in a better place and some comfort in reminiscing about all the wonderful memories shared that are now treasures in your heart. May the love and prayers of family and friends sustain you always. XOXOX
I am sorry for your loss of Mr. Smith. The Bible at Isaiah 33:24 tells us that in future, ‘no resident will say ‘I am sick.” and Almighty God sent us a comforter, His son, Jesus, who said at John 11:25 ”I am the resurrection and the life. The one, who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life.’
Harmon, I am sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I always enjoyed the stories you told about him when we were college. May the Lord be with your family in the coming days. Your family is in my prayers. Joe
Oh Peggy and boys, My heart breaks for you and the family. I can see Charlie in his signature overalls and that sheepish grin; what a fine fella he was. I watched the wonderful video and know that although he may not be here, you and the family have so many wonderful memories to cherish. May God bless you and hold you tight.
Sorry to hear that you dad have passed I will put you all in my prayers
So sorry to hear about your loss! I know you can be assured that he isn’t suffering any more! Sorry I didn’t make it to Charlie’s service but I send my love and condolences to you & your sons & families! Love you and praying for you.