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Emmett Joseph Smith Jr, 63 passed away unexpectedly on Thurs. Aug. 14, 2025 due to his health. He left behind his loving wife, Tracey, his best friend & son, Cowboy and his other dogs. Also leaving behind all of his 13 children, Susan (Dennis) Carpenter, Emily Ahner, Cindy Smith, Emmett (Desirae) Smith, Kyle (Jessica) Smith, Courtney Smith, Dillon (Cheyanne) Smith, Thomas Smith, Katie Mae Smith, James Smith, Jesse (Caroline) Raines, Jakob (Ashley) Raines, Cheyanne White, many many grandchildren, his siblings, Linda Clark, Terry (Randy) Powers, Lester (Elaine) Smith and so many more family and friends.
He left us to go to heaven to be with his son, Austin Smith.
Emmett was a well-known Man for his huge heart and sarcasm and contagious smile. He could be found at rodeos, races or in the woods skidding logs. He was always on the go; the only time he sat was around the table for family dinners and holidays.
Please join the family for His Celebration of Life on Sun. Aug. 31, 2025 at 12 noon at the Harpursville American Legion Post 1596. Online condolences may be made at: www.omaddenfh.com.
Arrangements by the Osterhoudt-Madden Funeral Home 69-71 Maple Street Harpursville. A MADDEN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME.
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Jackie &steve
August 19, 2025
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Laila Prindle
August 18, 2025
Tracey, I'm so sorry for your loss. Emmett was one of the hardest workers I've ever met- they don't make them like him anymore. He always had a smile on his face, simply a genuinely kind man. Very sorry to hear of his passing. My deepest condolences to all of Emmett's family and friends.
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