Charles Michael Smith's Obituary
Charles Michael Smith, Sr. 82, of Memphis TN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on July 24, 2023. He was an Electrical Engineer specializing in lighting design for 60 years. Mike was a member of several Professional Engineering Societies. He was also a board member on Memphis Code Enforcement and served for four years as President of Memphis Society of Electrical Engineers.
Mike loved his Catholic faith, UT football, was a wine connoisseur, and an avid golfer. He was a very kind and true southern gentleman.
He was preceded in death by his parents Charles A. and Inez Smith and his brother Edward Lee Smith.
Mike is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Anita Smith, three children, Dr. C. Michael Smith, Jr. (Gina), Mrs. Karen Dickinson (David), and Mrs. Allison Swearingen (Greg). He had a great love for his family and especially his six grandchildren. Mike is also survived by his brother Dr. Vincent Smith, with whom he enjoyed daily walks.
The visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 28, 2023 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. The funeral mass will be 10:30 a.m. at St. Louis Catholic Church, Saturday, July 29, 2023. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be sent to the charity of the donor’s choice or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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