Charlie Warren Smith, III

Mr. Charlie Warren Smith, III, age 51, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025.

Charlie was born March 31, 1973, in Ringgold, Georgia, son of Charlie Smith Jr. and the late Janice Elaine Ratcliff.

Charlie enjoyed spending time outdoors working in his garden and farming. He loved to cook for family and friends as a way to show his love. Always caring for others, Charlie worked for twenty years at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Above all, Charlie loved his family. His life left a lasting impact on all who knew and loved him.

In addition to his mother, Charlie was preceded in death by his grandparents: Lewey Tindell, Ernie Whittington and Ralph Whittington, and Charlie W. Smith, Sr. and Willie Grace Butler Smith; several aunts and uncles; father-in-law, John Anderson Crocker; and sister-in-law, Anita Matsko.

Charlie is survived by his husband, John Christopher “Chris” Crocker; father, Charlie Smith, Jr. and stepmother, Becky Smith; stepfather, Joe Ratcliff; mother-in-law, Linda Bird and stepfather-in-law, Buford Bird; stepdaughters, Alyssa Pittman and her husband, Austin, and Chelsea Crocker; and grandchildren: Averie Farmer, Ryder Pittman, Rowan Pittman, Rylei Pittman, Knox Worley, and Truitt Worley. He is also survived by his siblings: Rhonda Smith and her husband, Jeff, Jessica Smith, Miranda Chitwood and her husband, Lance, Randy Smith and his wife Elizabeth Elizer Smith, James Ratcliff and his wife, Courtney, and Tracy Maish; brothers-in-law: John Crocker, James Crocker, Roger Crocker, and Timothy Crocker and his wife, Barbie; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A private burial service will be held Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Sanders Cemetery.

The Smith & Miller Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Charlie Warren Smith, III.