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Roland K. "Dutch" Smith Jr.
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Johnson City, NY - Roland K "Dutch" Smith Jr. 59 of Johnson City, NY passed away October 26, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Cindy L Smith, his two sons Cody and Clay and his beloved Piper.
He is remembered by his sisters Cindy (Michael)Balles, Christina(Charles) Snedaker and brother Ritchie(Holly) Smith. He will be missed by his sister in laws Deborah Leonard, Gail Petrick and brother in law Gary(Anna) Petrick and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, uncle and devoted friend. He enjoyed camping, gardening, hunting and fishing and loved his cheeseburgers. A Private Funeral service will be held 10 AM Friday October 30, 2020 at The J.F. Rice Funeral Home 150 Main Street Johnson City, NY. Burial will be in Glen Castle Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9-10AM.
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LISA STACHYRA
November 3, 2020
VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I WILL MISS SEEING HIM IN THE YARD.
YOUR BACK FENCE NEIGHBOR, LISA
George sherba
October 30, 2020
Cindy, Cody so sorry for your loss, Roland was a great guy. He always would brag about his boys playing soccer, your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
George sherba
October 30, 2020
Roland (cheese) , we worked together for almost 40 years, I have a lot of great memories, we laughed a lot , and when things got rough your sense of humor always pulled us threw. Thanks for the memories my friend!!
Rest In Peace.
The Nezelek's
October 30, 2020
Cindy, Cody & Clay,
So very sad to hear of Roland's passing. We have so many great soccer memories with you. He will be greatly missed by all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
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Roy and Mary Jewett
October 30, 2020
Our sincere sympathy to Cindy Smith and sons. Roland was a very good neighbor who will be missed. He always offered a helping hand and shared vegetables from his garden. He was a good man.
Bill Matolka
October 30, 2020
I remember Dutch from our earlier days at Copperfields. Living in Johnson city I would see and talk to him while he was working. Our prayers go out him and his family.
Erika Moore
October 29, 2020
Cindy, Clay,Cody and family. Im so sorry for your loss. Dutch was a very sweet man. I use to pick on him when he was out on my route collecting garbage. He's with all his loved that passed before him. I know he will be greatly missed.
Tim Colgan
October 29, 2020
Prayers to the Smith family. Dutch was a good man. I’m sure him and Robbie are already hunting together.
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