Rev. Dr Charles Herbert Smith

Charles Herbert Smith, age 90, transitioned peacefully of natural causes on April 6,2022 in Kennesaw. GA. five talented daughters Jacqueline Lapeyrolerie (Daryl) of Greer, SC, Debbie Selena Smith of Atlanta, GA. Stephnie Poole (Vincent) of Kennesaw, GA. Caroline Smith (Kevin) of Stoughton, MA and Kristin Smith (Alain) of Jersey City, NJ. He also has six beautiful granddaughters (Kamika, Kortney,, Erin, Lillie, Dominique, & Mikayla) two vibrant great grandsons (Brandon & Kai) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by parents Rev. Dr. Thomaas H.Smith & Helen Smith, and nine siblings (Mary Matthews, Thomas Smith, Jr., Carter Smith, Rose Smith, Minnie Halle Dr. John Smith, Rev. Horace Smith, Rev. Gloster Smith, and William Smith. Charles H. Smith was born on April 12, 1931 during the height of the depression at the Zion Baptist Church parsonage in Georgetown, KY. to Parents, Rev. Dr. Thomas Horace Smith and Helen Estill Smith. He graduated fromVirginia Union University with an undergraduate degree in languages. He went on to receive his Master of Divinity at the Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Religion in Richmond, VA. He also held post-graduate certifications of Entomology (Public Health Department) from the University of Pennsylvania & Executive Management from Harvard University. In addition, he served as a Distinguished Fellow teaching "Resources for Creative Ministry" at his alma mater, and he became an ordained minister of the Gospel on June 7, 1955. His professionalism was vast. He had a resonant impact on many, both domestically and internationally over seven decades. He served as a Minister in multiple locations, including First Baptist Church of Huntington WV & Madison, NJ. During his tenure in Huntington, he launched church community outreaches, including a grocery store, fish market, restaurant, credit union, low-income housing, and a state supplemental day care. He also was a Civil Rights Activist and Leader. His roles included National Deputy Director of the NAACP, leading the March on Boston for School Desegregation. He was an Educator (Director of Tri-State OIC of Huntington, WV) and a Prolific Author/Editor of over thirteen books, including the Jubilee Legacy Bible and Jubilee Spiritual Odyssey. Charles lived life to the fullest. He was an active man who had a heart for transforming the world by sharing the love of Jesus Christ. His journey took him all over the world and his brilliant mind and cultural legacy will be remembered by all. His love for his daughters and sense of humor will stay in our hearts forever!

Rev. Dr Charles Herbert Smith

April 12, 1931 - April 6, 2022

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April 12, 1931 - April 6, 2022

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