Carlton E. Smith Sr.

A substantial man, Carlton Eugene Smith Sr. was born December 15,1957, to the late John Morgan Smith and Alice Mae Walker-Smith of Emporia, Virginia. Carlton entered into his forever home on October 18,2025 after a lengthy battle with lung cancer. Carlton loved the Lord with all of his heart. He also loved to be around family and friends. Carlton was TREMENDOUS fan of the Washington Commanders. 

Carlton received his education in the Emporia School System. At the young age of 16, Carlton met the love of his life Tanya in Baltimore City. In 1990, the two wed and formed a forever bond. This beautiful union welcomed five children. 

A little later on in life ,1997 to be exact, Carlton gave his life to Christ. Since 1997 Carlton was on fire for God. While attending Mount Tabor Church under the leadership of Reverend W. Forrest, Carlton was ordained Deacon. If you were in the need of prayer , Carlton was a phone call away. Carlton loved to do outreach and spread the good news. Carlton would call his favorite cousin Minister Tracey Walker if he needed advice, hear from God or receive clarity. In 2017, Carlton was ordained Senior Elder while attending Kingdom Workers International Ministries under the leadership of the late Apostle Shawana Branch. 

Carlton was big on being family oriented. Carlton adored his children and grandchildren no matter what they were doing. Whether it was watching movies on Netflix, cooking fatback and burning down the house, taking road trips because he loved to drive or watching those Washington Commanders. In secret, Carlton loved to watch The Bold and The Beautiful. If you asked him was he watching , he would respond No! However that didn't stop him from watching with his wife Tanya and driving each -other crazy.

Carlton was proceeded in death by brothers Jerry, Alvin, Melvin, Author, Cleophus, Lathan, Donald, John, Ronnie, Alphonso and Jessie; sisters Sarah , Annie Ruth and Alease.

Carlton Leaves to cherish his legacy his wife Tanya, four daughters; Antoinette, Lakia, Breonna, Carlisa and three sons; James, Tyrell, Carlton Jr(CJ).  Grandchildren Ty'Juan, Fre'Asia, Marcus, Mar'Tell, D'Antre, Skylar, Damani, Da'Liyah, Jahari, Neveah, Truz, Cartier, Amir. Seven sisters; Otelia (Sam) , Gloria ( Leon), Janice ( Richard), Thelma, Gloria S ( Ronald), Tina and Ethel. His mother in law Anna, father in law Billy, sister in law Dr. Toni Cole, brother in laws Ernest ( Crystal ), Ricky and Phillip. Two goddaughters, Regina and Kiara. Five best friends, Terry, James, Donnie, Leroy, and Watso. Also a host of aunts , uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.