Charlie Edward

Smith

Charlie Edward Smith, 67, of Cardwell, Missouri, passed away on October 31, 2026 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on December 1, 1958 in Portageville, Missouri to Joseph A. Smith and Pinkie G. (Avery) Smith.

Charlie was raised in Portageville and graduated from Portageville High School. He attended college and later became a licensed electrician and HVAC technician. He loved his work but his favorite job was that of water commissioner in Cardwell.

Charlie was a proud United States veteran and serviced in the Air Force for seven years. He loved the Lord and was an ordained minister. Charlie was good-hearted, sociable, and loved spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed antiquing and spending time outdoors gardening and fishing. He had a soft spot for animals and was especially fond of dogs and cats.

In 1993, Charlie met Billie Fern Kimbrough, who he loved dearly and married in 2004. They shared many wonderful years together until her passing in 2017.

Charlie believed anyone can do anything if they put their mind to it. His legacy will live on in the people he loved and the lives he touched.

In addition to his parents, Joseph and Pinkie, Charlie was preceded in death by his wife, Billie Fern Kimbrough; his two brothers, Tommie Smith and Melvin Smith; and one son.

He is survived by his stepdaughter, Tracy Roberts and her husband Jason; sister-in-law by common law marriage, Loretta Clay; nieces and nephews, Sunshyne Shynique Clay, Jerrell Gooden, Zachary Clay, Brandi Clay, Zavia Smith, and Zaries Smith; his ex-wife of ten years, Mary Edna Reed and her children, Sonja Cross, Kenyada “Kay” Reed, Brian Reed, and Lashell “Miss Ann” Davidson; and several great nieces and nephews.

The family will hold a memorial service on Saturday, November 14th at 11:30 a.m. at Portageville Cemetery in Portageville, Missouri, Co Rd 204, Portageville, MO 63873.