Charles R. "Dick" Smith

Charles R. "Dick" Smith, age 79, of Kinsman,OH, died at his home on Sunday, December 20, 2020.
He was born April 10, 1941, in Kinsman,OH, a son of Charles H. and Margaret K. (Keeler) Smith.  A lifetime Kinsman resident, Dick was a 1959 graduate of Kinsman High School.  Following high school he attended trade schools and was employed at Packard Electric in Warren for over 30 years retiring in 1999.
Dick loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren; and was an avid outdoorsman.  He was an Eagle Scout and had served as Scout Master for many years; and was a member of the Kinsman Optimist Club.  Dick was a skilled craftsman doing many woodworking projects around his home and building pieces for his family.
Dick is survived by his wife, Colleen M. (O'Brien) Smith, whom he married September 21, 1981, of Kinsman; 4 sons, Barry and Yuliya Smith of Kinsman, Timothy and Tina Smith of Kinsman, Reid and Sandy Smith of Tulsa, OK, and Earl and Beth Funderburk of LeRoy, NC; 2 step sons, Brian and Denise Miller of Southington, OH, and Daniel and Deanna Miller of Kinsman; 20 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 1 brother, James and Judy Smith of Kinsman; 2 sisters, Eltha and Art Logan of Gustavus township, OH, and Elaine and Bob Guiraud of Sherrills Ford,  NC; and sister-in-law, Jean Smith of Paris township, OH.  He is preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Reid Smith and Thomas Smith; and sister, Donna Sealy.
A Celebration of Dick's life will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2021, from 12:00 noon until 2:00 PM at the family farm, 8679 Delin Thomas Rd., Kinsman,OH.  Burial of cremated remains will take place in Hayes Cemetery in Wayne township, OH.  Memorial contributions may be made to Salvation Army.  Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service, Kinsman,OH, handled arrangements.  Those wishing to share a fond memory or condolence may visit www.baumgardnerfuneralhomes.com