Today at 9:30 AM I received a call from my Dad that my Uncle Charles Lafayette Smith had passed away in Virginia at the age of 60. He had been battling Stage 4 lung cancer several months now.
I spoke to him a few weeks ago and had left a message a week ago and never heard back.
He was one of my favorite uncles. Smart as a whip, quick-witted, could surf or ski anything, played guitar and the drums, amassed an amazing handle on WW II history, along with those movie star good looks and bravado. And did give me my first Deep Purple ‘cassette tape’, so there was that growing up. A true character.
He never got over the loss of his parents: Grandmom & Granddad
In 2001 & 2003, and part of me heard how alone he felt in our frequent conversations.
I had on my calendar reminder to call and check-in this week after Ravi’s graduation events. Life is funny, there’s always some sadness mixed in with the good in life. I had said ‘goodbye’ in a way a few weeks ago, but you always want that ‘one last time’ in life.
We loved you, Uncle Charlie. I pray you have more peace now, Dude. Rock on. 🙏🏻😎
We will never forget you.
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Response to “Uncle Charlie”
Condolences on the passing of your Uncle Charlie.
Mark Garcia T: +1 310 666 3178 E: markgarcia.us@gmail.com Sent from my iPhone
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