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Dakota Smith Obituary
Halls, TN
Dakota Micheal Smith, age 17 of Halls, passed away on March 29, 2019. He was a senior at Halls High School. He loved the outdoors, fishing, cars and off-roading. He cherished his girlfriend Ashlyn Waldo. He was a kindhearted boy and many will miss him.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jeff Copeland; uncle, Danny Sams; and friend Derrick Simcox.
He is survived by his mother Donna Copeland (fiance Scott); brother, Devin Copeland; sisters, Cassie and McKayla Copeland; grandmother, Doris Sams and Peggy Wood; girlfriend, Ashlyn Waldo; best friend, Ryan Schacke; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.
The family will receive friends at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel on Wednesday April 3, 2019 from 5:00-8:00pm with a service to follow at 8:00pm. Family and friends will meet at Martin's Creek Cemetery in Erwin, TN at 12:45pm on Thursday April 4, 2019 for a 1:00pm Graveside Service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses. Condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com.
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Desiree
April 5, 2019
My sincere condolences to the Smith family during your time of great sadness. May you cherish fond memories of Dakota to help you cope with the pain from day to day. Take note of the comforting words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14, the beautiful hope of seeing your loved one again.
Zach Mcgill
April 5, 2019
I will miss you brother
April 3, 2019
Sorry for your loss
Julie Pate
April 2, 2019
Prayers for the family! So sorry for your loss!
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