Charles Ernest Smith Obituary
Charles Ernest Smith (Fort Wayne, Indiana) passed away on November 5, 2026. Charles, born on December 15, 1934 in Angola, Indiana, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Charles will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Charles will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Charles’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He is survived by: his wife Myrna Louise Smith (DeWitt); and his daughters, Shannon Denson (Rob) and Laura Ellinwood (Steve).
A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services (6557 N Clinton St, Fort Wayne, IN 46825). A burial will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 at the Corunna Cemetery (3034 IN-327, Corunna, IN 46730).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Indiana University School of Dentistry - Fort Wayne Priority Fund c/o IU Foundation, P.O. Box 6460, Indianapolis, IN 46206-6460.
