Charles Ray Smith Sr. was born Dec. 1, 1934 and died Oct. 13, 2019 in Tulsa at the age of 85. He was a longtime resident of Okemah. He is preceded in death by his parents Earl Smith and Georgia Couch; his wife, Pauline Smith and four daughters, Charlene Rich, Cheryl Smith, Mildred Fixaco and Carolyn Wilson.
Survivors include his son, Charles Smith Jr and wife Tammy of Henryetta; his daughter, Marla Hutchings and husband Dave of Henryetta; 18 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Active pallbearers will be Wayne Smith, Jerry Don Smith, Larry Smith, Charlie Ray Smith, Billy Smith and Leon Smith.
Honorary bearers include Gary Dale Smith and Finis Smith.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the Skyview Baptist Church in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home and officiated by Rev. David Hamilton and assisted by Rev. Charlsie Rich.