Joe “Carlos” Smith, 84, of Charleston passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston.
Carlos was a construction worker all of his life and retired from Bilco Construction Company. He was a generous, kind, but tough man who loved his family.
Carlos was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Belva Smith; brothers Arnold, Jimmy and Zack; sisters Shirley Rader and Doris Saunders.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife “Dovie” of over 64 years; sons Mike (Susan) Smith, Jeff (Donna) Smith and Kevin Smith (Betsy); his grandchildren Samantha (Joey) Carney, Shannon Clark (Jody), Crystal and Drake; great-grandchildren Derek, Kaylee, Landon, Ella, Bryson, Ashlee and Tara; sisters Arbutus Parsons, June (Joe) Funderburk, Judy (William) Kent, Brenda (Gary) George and brother Gregory Smith; and a host of nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
A private burial will be at Pine Grove Cemetery, Sumerco, WV.
The family wants to thank the Hubbard Hospice House staff for their care. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536.
Carlos Smith was as fine a bridge superintendent as I’ve known. He was a seasoned vet when he came to a Bilco. His concrete work was impeccable. Carlos paid attention to every detail and expected his crew to do likewise. And he was an all around god guy with a great sense of humor. I feel fortunate to have known him.
I regret not being able to make the service. My condolences to Dovie, Kevin, and the entire family.
Dovie and 3 sons and family, So sorry about your loss. Condolences to the family. Very nice picture of Carlos. You all were wonderful neighbors to my parents for 40 years. May he RIP.
Dovie so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Condolences to all the families.