SR1018 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Charlie "Chuck" Smith Jr. of Chicago, who passed away on October 12, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Chuck Smith was born in Hughes, Arkansas, to Jeff Smith and Eliza Thomas on January 20, 1927; he was their seventh child; he attended Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Hughes; he moved to Chicago and was a deacon at True Vine Missionary Church; he married Lottie Mae Thomas in 1972; and

WHEREAS, Chuck Smith served in the United States Army in the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1952; he worked at Glidden Paint Company, from which he retired after 25 years; he then opened his own business, Chuck's Garage; and

WHEREAS, Chuck Smith was a 33rd Degree Master Mason and a member of the Jordan Temple Grand Lodge in Chicago; he was a compassionate and fun-loving person who was the life of the party; he was protective of his family and known for his strength and smile; and

WHEREAS, Chuck Smith was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Viola Singletary, Samela Cooks, Mae Lisa Stewart, and Della Thomas; his brothers, Elroy Shaw and J.T. Thomas; and his children, Valeria Mae Smith and Karrie Smith; and

WHEREAS, Chuck Smith is survived by his wife, Lottie; his daughters, Jovonda (Mark) Schafrik, Loretta Kidd Brady, and Charlene (Ron) Murakam; his 13 grandchildren; his 30 great-grandchildren; his three special godsons, Enock Clark Bey, Larry Young, and Farley Keith (Delcey) Williams; and many nieces, nephews, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Charlie "Chuck" Smith Jr. and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Chuck Smith as an expression of our deepest sympathy.