Carl Cephas Smith was born March 10, 1944 in Wynnewood, Oklahoma to Timothy Sr. and Gertie M. Smith. He was the third of nine children born to this union. Little did they know, not only would he become a blessing to them, he would also be a blessing to so many others. Carl Cephas accepted Christ at an early age. He attended church in Wynnewood. He liked traeling and was a member of the Oklahoma Traveling RV Club, fishing, sports and swimming. As a student of Wynnewood High School. Carl's athletic abilities led him to become an All-State football player. He played football at Oklahoma State University and then transferred to Central State College (University of Central Oklahoma) where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Education, a Master of Education, along with many other awards and accomplishments. He worked for the federal government for years, until he went to General Motors and retired. In 1965 he married his hish school sweetheart, Doris, the love of his life (married 47 years). Three wonderful children were born to this union, Carla, Carl II, and Melody of whom he was so proud. Although his achievements brought him much joy, he loved his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Dors, childre Carla (Darryl), Carl II (Dora), Melody (Freddie) and grandchildre Shea (Fredrick), Sir, Tyneeish, Artez, D'onte, Simeon, Samson; great-grandchildren Nyjzah and Anyah. He had manhy adopted children (football team, nieces and nephews) that he considered his children also; brother and sisters Timothy Jr.(Maethell), Charkes (Mary), Gertie Kay (Cecil), Issac andd Marcia all of Oklahoma City.