Charles "Charlie" Nowicki, Jr age 57 of Smithville, passed away Monday February 8, 2021 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital.  He was born March 27, 1963 to his parents, the late Charles and Mary O'Connell Nowicki, Sr.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Nowicki and granddaughter, Serenity Grace Nowicki.  He was a truck driver and a U.S. Army Veteran.  Survivors include daughter, Corrine (Jesse) Tollett; son, Anthony (Tabitha) Nowicki; son, Dylan Nowicki; daughter, Brenda Reeder (Zach Thaxton); daughter, Riki Reeder (Jarah Glenn); son, Brandon Usselman and son, Travis Usselman, 12 grandchildren, brother, John R. Nowicki and sister, Susan Nowicki.  The family has chosen a direct cremation and a Celebration of Life will be held 11:AM Friday, February 26, 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Military Honors to follow conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard.  Visitation will be 10:AM until the time of the service at 11:AM.  Due to covid-19 and social distancing guidelines, we ask for the health and safety of everyone that you please exercise social distancing.  The funeral home chapel is marked off to respect these guidelines and allow 100-125 for the service.  The funeral home lounge is closed at this time and no food or drinks are allowed in the funeral home.  DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.