CHARLES SMITH

Charles A. Smith, 78, of Ashland, passed away Jan. 8, 2017, at his home. He was born in Ashland Oct. 14, 1938, to the late Soloman D. and Jane Gallaher-Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his life, Helen Faye Dillow; and four siblings, Virginia Smith, Bob Smith, Ronnie Smith and Eddie Smith. Charles worked as a medical office clerk in the medical office of Dr. Jolinda Dillow. He leaves behind a loving family including two daughters, Jolinda Dillow and her husband, George and Carol Dillow-Mason and her husband, Steve, all of Ashland; a granddaughter, Cassie Dillow of Ashland; six siblings, James Smith, Bernard Smith, William Smith, Jackie Smith and Louise (Randy) Smith all of Ashland and Mary Smith of Nevada; as well as many friends all of whom will miss him dearly. A graveside memorial service will be 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, at Rosehill Burial Park in Ashland. Young Funeral Home in Louisa is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory are suggested to the Shop With A Cop Program, c/o Ashland FOP Lodge 3, P.O. Box 27, Ashland, KY 41105. -