Charles Vernon Smith Obituary
The world bids farewell to Charles Vernon Smith of Las Cruces, New Mexico, departing on December 22, 2025 at the age of 91. Charles leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Charles Vernon Smith to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Roy Glenn Smith and Audrey Irena Perdue Smith; and his siblings, James Leroy Smith and Frances Elizabeth Smith Riddle. He is survived by: his wife Janie; his children, Susan Green (Jan) and Michael Smith (Joy); his granddaughters, Lindsay Stewart (Aaron) and Emily Pieczynski (Matthew); his great grandchildren, Rylee and Avery Stewart; his stepgranddaughter Brandy Leonard; and his stepgreat-grandsons, Paul and Trace.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Charles' memory to the New Mexico Baptist Children's Home (Box 629, Portales, NM 88130) or The Ranches (NM Boys & Girls Ranch, PO Box 27561, Albuquerque, NM 87125-9948).