Charles Michael Smith, 46, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at his home.

Michael was born October 18, 1979, and was a graduate of Terry Sanford High School. He was employed as a produce clerk at Carlie C’s on Owen Drive. Having grown up in his grandfather’s custom cabinet shop, Michael was an accomplished cabinet finisher. He enjoyed creative writing, watching old movies, and had a great sense of humor. Even from early childhood, he had vivid imagination. Although he didn’t like to share his talent with others, he was a very good guitarist and vocalist.

He is predeceased by his wife, Nicole Herring Smith and brother, Anthony Brian Smith.

Michael is survived by his sons, Payton Connor Smith and Ian Michael Smith; mother, Debbi Nobles and stepfather, Daryle; father, Andy Smith and stepmother, Susan; in-laws, Mike and Tissie Maness of Dublin, NC; close friend, Mark Fleishman; and a host of extended family and friends.

The family will receive friends on Friday, July 17, 2026, from 5 to 7 pm at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home. Other services will be private.  

The family wishes to thank each of you for your calls, texts, visits, food, and other expressions of love and support during this time.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Partnership to End Addiction www.drugfree.org or to the Fayetteville Animal Protection Society (FAPS) https://www.fapspet.org/

Online condolences may be sent to www.jerniganwarren.com

Services provided by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St., Fayetteville, NC 28301