Pocahontas - Charles Alex Smith, 85, passed away Friday, November 13, 2009. Born July 4, 1924 in Lawrence County to the late Ernest and Grace (Miller) Smith. He is preceded in death by parents and daughter, Mary T. Smith. Brother, John Fred Smith. He is survived by wife, Jeanne M. Smith of the home. Children, Michael A. Smith of Oregon, Joseph D. Smith of Arizona , David A. Smith of California, 5 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and sister, Marjorie "Marsh" Rhodus of Pocahontas. Mr. Smith was a Staff Sargent in Marine Corp, and served WWII Japan; Korea. He was also a Northrup accountant for 35 years. Memorial service will be held Friday, November 20, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Father John Marconi officiating. Promberger Traw Post #4556 will be handling military honors. Visitation will be before service from 10-11:00 a.m.