Charles 'Charlie' Smyrl

Charles 'Charlie' Smyrl, 81, of Canyon, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, October 19, 2020 at the First Baptist Church of Canyon with Rev. Steve Olsen officiating. Private burial will be held at Dreamland Cemetery prior to the service. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Brooks Chapel.

Charlie was born on September 30, 1939 in Littlefield, TX to Charles and Mollie Walker Smyrl. He received his bachelor's degree from West Texas State University. He married Connie Penn in Clovis on April 24, 1980, and she preceded him in death on August 30, 2005.

Charlie worked as manager at Taylor and Sons Grocery for many years where he developed countless lasting friendships. He continued working there after it became Lowe's and then Charlie spent the remainder of his working years at United Supermarket in Canyon where he continued his many friendships. Due to his health, Charlie retired from United in May of 2019.

Charlie was a member of First Baptist Church of Canyon and Canyon Kiwanis Club. He was an avid sports fan and always enjoyed watching Canyon sports, his favorites being Canyon Football and the Lady Eagles Basketball teams. He also enjoyed WTAMU sports, the University of Texas Longhorns, the University of Tennessee Volunteers, and the Dallas Cowboys.

Charlie was also preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer Hill and husband, Richard; son, Joseph Smyrl; three brothers, Jerry Smyrl, Norman Smyrl and wife, Sherry, and Richard Smyrl and wife, Sherrie; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice of the Southwest, 5211 SW 9th Avenue, Suite 100, Amarillo, Texas 79106.