Obituary For Charles Robert Smith, III Charles Robert Smith, III, 48, of 1025 Person Street, passed away early Wednesday morning, January 19, 2011 at Hospice Home of Rockingham County in Wentworth. A funeral service will be held 2 PM on Friday, January 21 at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Overlook Cemetery. Charlie was born March 14, 1962 in Leaksville, NC (now Eden). He was a graduate of George Washington Carver High School and Danville Community College; and was a member of First Wesleyan Church in Eden. Charlie worked for Bassett Walker and Tultex prior to having become employed by Miller-Coors Brewery. In his younger years he played baseball and was a devoted Tarheel fan. "To become a champion, fight one more round." Charlie was a real champion; he fought for over 18 months through eight major surgeries...He never gave up. Surviving is his wife, Gail Brammer Smith of the home; children, Chastity Smith Eaton and husband, Michael of Martinsville, VA, Charles R. "Bobby" Smith, IV of the home, Michelle Carter and husband, Jeff of Eden, Diane Ore and Daniel Ore, both of Eden; five grandchildren, Hannah Cooper, Kayli Priest, Tucker Ore, Brayden Ore, and Seth Carter; parents, Charles Robert "Bobby" Smith and Shirley Stovall Smith of Martinsville, VA; sister, Kathy Duncan and husband, Sammy of Martinsville; mother-in-law, Cora Brammer; and nephew, Bill Fuller of Washington, DC. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, 6 - 8 PM at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence. Memorial contributions may be made to First Wesleyan Church, 607 Church Street, Eden, NC 27288. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com