Rev. Charles R. Smith, Sr.

Rev. (Dr.) Charles R. Smith, Sr. was called home to rest on Monday, January 18, 2021 at his Alexandria, Louisiana home. He was born on August 8, 1958 to the late Juanita D. Smith and Robert Gordon. He accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age by the late Rev. David Smith. He was educated in Rapides Parish School System where he also later worked as school bus driver and went on to study at Grambling State University.

He was presently Pastor of Galilee Baptist Church where he served four devoted and loyal years. He was the former Pastor of First Baptist Church and Farenzie Baptist Church of Colfax, LA. His studies included, United Theological Seminary and Bible College, Doctor of Divinity Degree at SUM Bible College, UTS Bible College, Master of Theology, Master of Religious Education, Bachelor of Theology U.T.S. Bible College in Monroe, LA. He served in US Army, Retired, 22 years. His affiliations were as follows: LA Home Foreign Mission Baptist State Convention, Central LA Ministerial Association, Youth Advisor, Southeast 8th District Ed. Baptist Association, C.F. Ladd Consistory #80/ Alexandria, LA, Imperial Council Jaffa Temple #181/Alexandria, LA.

His leadership will always live on through the lives of those he pastored, taught, mentored and worked with in the Lord's service.

Rev. (Dr.) Charles R. Smith is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Latricia Smith and sister, Sharon Smith.

He leaves to cherish his wonderful memories, a loving and dedicated wife, Beverly Smith; son, Charles R. Smith, Jr.(Nyesha), of Georgia; 2 daughters, Charquita Smith and Bianica Watkin (Josh); grandchildren, Kyng Charles Smith, Aniyah West, Treyvon West, Mariya Watkin and Ken Watkin; 2 Sisters, Linda Faye Smith of Dallas Texas and Barbara Miller (Rodney) of Wichita, Texas. One bonus sister in love Sharon Ann Bullock as well as a magnitude of nieces, nephews, numerous cousins and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, January 29, 2021, at New Scott Olly Baptist Church, in Alexandria, LA. Public viewing and visitation will begin at 9 am, with services beginning at 10 am.

Immediately following the services, he will be taken to Garden of Memories Cemetery for final committal rights.

Please keep the Smith family in prayer.

Miller and Hill "The Funeral Directors"