Charles E. Smith

December 18, 1942 - July 30, 2019

Charles E. Smith, age 76 of Ocean City, NJ died on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. He was born in Chester, PA on December 18, 1942 son of the late Walter and Barbara (Miller) Smith. He was the beloved husband of Betty Ann (Krecker) Smith for 52 years. Charles graduated from Chester High School Class of 1960. He went onto serve his country honorably in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, where he was stationed in Guam. He and his wife, Betty Ann, were the owner / operators of Chic’s Cozy Corner in Hawley, PA on Lake Wallenpaupack. He was a sports enthusiast, who enjoyed following Nascar and the Philadelphia teams. A true people person, Charles loved children and could embrace anyone in a warm conversation. Beside his wife, Betty Ann, Charles is survived by a son, Kevin of Ocean City, NJ; a brother, Walter; a sister, Barbara Walton; and many dear friends. He was predeceased by his brother, Joel. Relatives and friends may pay respects on Friday, August 9th, from 9:30 to 10:50am at the William A. Moore Funeral Home, 708 Fayette St., Conshohocken. A Catholic service will commence in the funeral home at 11am. Internment, Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Rd, Newtown, PA 18940. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org or 888-805-5856.