Charles A. Smith, of Western Springs, IL; a WWII and Korean War Veteran – Rank of Major and a Bronze Star recipient; beloved husband of the late H. Eloise; loving father of Denis (Beth), Rick (Laura), Jeanine (Rod) McInerney, and the late C. Thomas (Mary) Smith; dear grandfather of Sean (Tonya) & Brian (Kelli) Smith, Kaitlyn (Matt) Belcher, Colleen (Peter) Yoo, Brian (Megan), Patrick & Matthew McGrath, Jack & Erin McInerney, and the late Peter Smith; fond great-grandfather of nine; friend of many. Visitation 3 to 8pm Wednesday, Jan. 31 (Charlie’s 102nd Birthday) at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Funeral prayers 9am Thursday, Feb. 01 from the funeral home to St. John of the Cross Church, Western Springs. Mass 9:45am. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to The Peter Michael Smith Music Fund, 7647 Forest Hill Rd., Burr Ridge, IL 60527 or to St. John of the Cross Church. Funeral Info: 708-352-6500