Charles Woodrow Smith, age 85, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and dedication to his family.

Charles was born on September 3, 1940, in Montgomery, West Virginia, to the late Ivan Smith and Frances (Tolliver) Smith.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army from November 1959 until March 1968, where he worked as a nuclear weapons specialist. Following his military service, Charles worked for many years with Staley Plumbing and Heating, retiring in 2005.

Charles enjoyed life’s simple pleasures, including golfing and hunting, and was a devoted fan of Duke athletics, especially football and basketball. In his later years, he became well known in the community for selling what many considered the best tomatoes in town.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Charles David-Lee Smith.

Charles is survived by his loving wife, Priscilla Ann Smith; his daughter, Terry (Gordon) Rushia, of Russell, Pennsylvania; his stepdaughters, Annette (Kenny) Taylor, of Whitsett, North Carolina, Terrie (David) Stackhouse, of North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, and Connie Harris, of Seagrove, North Carolina; his siblings, Joyce (Jack) Henson, of Hurricane, West Virginia, Mary (Beldon) Henson, of Waverly, Ohio, Sandra (Paul) Saunders, of Kingston, Ohio, and Garrett (Jeannie) Smith, of Asheboro, North Carolina; as well as many nieces, nephews, and step-grandchildren who will cherish his memory.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Randolph Memorial Park.