Mr. Charlie Warren Smith III, age 51, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025.

Charlie was born March 31, 1973, in Ringgold, Georgia, son of the late 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 parents, Charlie was preceded in death by his grandparents: Ralph and Erline Witting, and Charlie W. Smith, Sr. and Willie Butler Smith; several aunts and uncles; father-in-law, John Andrew Crocker; and sister-in-law, Anita Matsko.

Charlie is survived by his husband, John Christopher “Chris” Crocker; stepfather, Joe Ratcliff; mother-in-law, Linda Bird and stepfather-in-law, Buford Bird; stepdaughters, Elisha Pittman and her husband, Austin, and Chelsea Crocker; and grandchildren: Avery Farmer, Ryder Pittman, Rowan Pittman, Rylei Pittman, Knox Worley, and Truett Worley. He is also survived by his siblings: Rhonda Smith, Jessica Smith, Miranda Chitwood, Randy Smith, James Ratcliff, and Tracy Maish; brothers-in-law: John Crocker, James Crocker, Roger Crocker, and Timothy Crocker and his wife, Barbie; and several 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.