Charles Robert Smith Jr., age 70 of Hegins passed away Tuesday September 21, 2021 at Geisinger St. Lukes Hospital, Orwigsburg.

He was born on December 24, 1950, in Valley View a son of the late Charles Sr. and Evelyn Miller Smith.

Charles was a graduate of Tri Valley High School, Class of 1968.

He worked for Sterman Masser Potato Inc, Sacramento, until his retirement.

Charles was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Sacramento, and also a member of Valley View Gun Club, and Valley View VFW Post #8237.

He loved cooking and hunting, time spent with family, especially when with his wife and grandchildren

In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by a brother James Smith.

Charles is survived by his wife Janet M. (Kessler) Smith, to whom he was married for 38 years.

He is also survived by four daughters, Angela, and husband Michael Brandenberger of Valley View; Lisa and husband Troy Wolfgang of Sacramento; Crystal and husband Eric Morgan of Pitman, Cami and husband Shane Leedy of Hegins; son, Michael and wife Kathy Rothermel of Valley View; two sisters, Susan and husband Robert Mattis of Sacramento; Carol and husband Robert Bowman of Hegins; brother, Bruce and wife Kelly Smith of MD; 11 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren.

Services were held at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Sacramento, on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 11:00 am, with Pastor Raymond W. Holland III officiating.

Burial was in St. Paul's Cemetery, Sacramento.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, was in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .