Charles Smith

Charles Elwood Smith, age 65 of Nashville, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He was a patient at the Bordeaux Hospital facility.Charles was born March 12, 1951 to the late Cloyd Smith, Sr. and Cleadius Smith Sloss, and step-father, Sullivan Sloss, Sr. He received his education in Davidson County Schools and Job Corp. He was an avid pool shooter and a master barber.He was preceded in death by his brothers, Michael Wade Smith and Donnie Lee Smith.He is survived by his son, Eric Cloyd; brothers, Ronnie Smith, Cloyd (Karen) Smith, Jr., Paul (Janice) Sloss, Sr., Sullivan Sloss, Jr. and William (Dwanda) Sloss, Sr.; sisters, Robbie Smith and Yolanda Sloss; uncle, James Foster, Jr.; sister-in-law, Brenda Smith; and devoted cousin, James Willard (Doris) Fuller.A gathering to celebrate Charles' life and spread his cremated remains will be held at 9 A.M., Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Gold Wings, 1502 Jefferson Street, Nashville, TN 37208.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital at . Just when we thought we could endure the pain and loss of two brothers, God came again and called you home. We have lost another brother and we miss you all, but God had yet another plan when he called you to be at His side. You will be dearly and sadly missed. You are now at peace and have gained your wings. We can imagine Momma standing there and saying, "Come now my child, my baby; come to me, you are now home, no pain or sorrow. Come my son, as we enter together, take my hand and let me lead the way, not to worry, for we all are here waiting for you to enter into Heaven." Sleep our brother, for you are free of pain, sorrow or hurt and the best part, you are with Father God in Heaven.