Charles Henry "C.H." Smith was born on August 14, 1931, in Ingel, AR to John and Lottie Smith and quietly passed away on April 13, 2019, in Blanchard, OK.

He began his nearly 60-year career in the oilfield in West Texas working on drilling rigs. From 1955 to 1962 he was a Drilling Advisor to the Iranian government in charge of all Drilling and Production in the Country of Iran. He purchased Carl's, Inc. in the 1960's with three locations and sold the company to C.R.C. in 1981. He started CH Well Service, Inc. in 1984 in Ratliff City and sold that company in 2004.

He loved spending time with his family and friends at his ranch near Pernell. He was a 32nd degree member of the Scottish Rite and member of the Masonic Lodge in Duncan. He enjoyed travel, farming and any activity with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters, 2 brothers, and son, Billy Charles Smith. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Smith of Blanchard; sons, Brian Smith and daughter-in-law Season of Oklahoma City, Charles "Beau" Smith of Chattanooga, TN and Benjamin Smith of Tulsa; sister, Janice Roberts and brother-in-law Lloyd of Branson, MO; brother-in-law, Bill Shook of Oklahoma City; daughter-in-law, Kathy Smith of Fox; 3 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren. He will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Services will be at Whitt Funeral Home in Duncan at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, April 16, 2019, with interment at Fairlawn Cemetery in Comanche.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.