Carl Dallas Smith, Jr., 68, of Thief River Falls, MN formerly Duluth, MN passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012 in hospice care at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls, MN. A time of gathering for family and friends will be from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM with an 11:00 AM service on Monday, November 19, 2012 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Burial will be held at the Forest Hill Cemetery in Duluth, MN. Carl Dallas Smith Jr. was born on June 26, 1944 to Carl and Lorraine (Miner) Smith in Duluth, MN. Carl grew up in Duluth, did a stint in the Merchant Marines, and in 1973 earned his GED. In 1986, Carl moved to St. Peter, MN where he worked part-time as a plumber's assistant. In 1995, he moved to North Mankato, MN and did extensive work at the Salvation Army and helped to organize a Christian care group to help people with all sorts of addictions. In 2004 he moved to Thief River Falls, MN, and in October of 2012 Carl moved to Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls, MN. Carl was most proud of the fact that he remained sober for the last 25+ years of his life. Those who knew Carl knew he was a well discovered man, who had experienced God's power and grace. He took every opportunity to be disciple of Jesus. Carl often called himself a "servant of the Lord." He thoroughly enjoyed driving people anywhere they needed to go. Also he enjoyed listening to Christian music on cassette, going out for coffee, and reading. Carl had read the bible from cover to cover several times. Carl's former marriage to Bev, produced 2 loving children, who survive him, Thomas and Tammy Smith; 2 grand-daughters, Carleigh and Molly; 2 great-grandchildren, Georgie and Hunter; three sisters, Jan Johnson and Carol De Moe of Virginia, MN and Nina Ellis of Columbus, Ohio; a nephew, 4 nieces and numerous cousins and friends and 2 special friends, Chris and Terri Cuppett. Carl is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Daniel. He will be deeply missed by those who loved him. Family condolences may be sent at www.johnsonfuneralservice.com Donations may be made to Hospice of the Red River Valley or simply drop some money in the Salvation Army kettle during the holidays.