Charles "Jackie" Smith

Charles "Jackie" Smith, 81, of Armstrong, Mo., passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018, at the Harry S. Truman Veteran Administration Hospital in Columbia, Mo. Charles was born on September 21, 1936 in Jefferson City, Mo., the son of Charles Smith Sr., who preceded him in death, and Geneiveve (Thompson) Smith, who survives of California, Mo. Charles was a United States Navy Veteran. He later was married to Leeanna (Shaw) Smith, whom preceded him in death on May 16, 1999. He was a Chef by trade and worked for the Missouri State Penitentiaries as a Food Service Management Director. Charles enjoyed fishing, H.A.M. radio and his family were his joy in life. Survivors include: two sons, Mark Christy of Westchester, Pa., and Michael Riehl of Armstrong, Mo.; five daughters, April Thompson of Russellville, Mo., Margaret Riehl of Armstrong, Mo., Julia Smith of Fayette, Mo., Belinda Ousley of Jefferson City, Mo. and Dorothy Cardwell of California, Mo.; five brothers, Carl "Bucky" Smith of Russellville, Mo., Gary Smith of Holts Summit, Mo., Larry "Shorty" Smith of Holts Summit, Mo., Steve Smith of Lohman, Mo. and Danny Smith of Russellville, Mo.; two sisters, Juanita Graham of Lohman, Mo. and Barbara Eddy of Lohman, Mo.; 15 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Dennis Smith; and one sister, Lola Mae James. Funeral services were held on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services, California, Mo. Burial with full Military Honors was at the Longview Cemetery in Jefferson City, Mo. Memorials are suggested in Charles memory for his son Michael Riehl, c/o the funeral home. Arrangements were under the direction of BowlinCantriel Funeral Services, California, Mo.