Dewey’s life was a testament to devotion — to his family, to his faith, and most especially to his beloved wife of 72 years, Emma. Together, they built a life rich in love, laughter, and unwavering commitment. Their bond stood as a shining example of a lifelong partnership rooted in tenderness, loyalty, and quiet strength. The love they shared became the foundation of generations.
Dewey is survived by:
Brother and His Spouse: Samuel Donald Smith and wife Barbara of Poteau, Oklahoma
Two Sons and Their Spouses: Keith Smith and wife Sherry of Poteau, Oklahoma • Kirk Smith and wife Susan of Howe, Oklahoma
Seven Grandchildren: Matthew Smith, Andrew Smith, Hannah Harder, Tim Harder, Carrie Beckwith, Katherine Hollifield, and Courtney Demure
Nine Great-Grandchildren: Cris Chancellor, Connor Chancellor, Cali Chancellor, Dustin Wiesner, Brayden Wiesner, Mason Smith, Aidan Hollifield, Valerie Smith, and Noah Beckwith
He is also cherished by numerous other loved ones and a multitude of friends whose lives were brightened by his kindness, his steady presence, and his gentle humor.
Dewey was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Emma; his parents, Dewey Sr. and Cordia Smith; his sister, Verda Lee of Monroe, Oklahoma; and his daughter, Paige Carrie Wright.
A long-time resident of the Poteau area, Dewey was a devoted husband and a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Poteau. He and Emma shared a love for traveling the world together — collecting memories, stories, and experiences that became treasured gifts to their family. Dewey carried a deep appreciation for history and a curiosity for faraway places, always eager to learn, explore, and share what he discovered.
Dewey’s love for his family and friends left a lasting imprint on every heart he touched. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. His life was a quiet but powerful example of integrity, devotion, and the kind of love that endures long after a person is gone.
Dewey will be profoundly missed yet forever remembered with love.
No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral & Cremation Center of Poteau, Oklahoma “LeFlore County’s First and Only Full Service Funeral Home with an Onsite Crematory”. To View Dewey’s guestbook, www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com
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