He was a retired self-employed video store owner/operator and a Baptist. He also worked for the railroad, worked in the grocery business and was a lab courier for different medical clinics. Emmett enjoyed living on the lake, fishing, birdwatching, and feeding his squirrels. He was a very loving husband, father, and grandfather. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by four brothers, Gerald D., Jerry, Robert, and Ronald Dale; one sister, Kathy Daniels; and one stepson, Freddie Burdine.
He is survived by his wife, Paulette Stipe Smith of Lake Village; one son, Ron Smith and wife Sherri of Cave Springs; two daughters, Debbe Smith Watson and husband Stephen of Beaumont, TX and Lisa Smith Swain and husband Danny of Monticello; two sisters, Barbara Watmough of Spring, TX and Katie Bowers of Ocean Springs, MS; one brother, Larry Bowers of Ocean Springs, MS; one stepson, Bradley Burdine and wife Candy of Cunningham, TN; one stepdaughter, Phyllis Hendricks and husband Mark of Fortson, GA; ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, June 19, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. David Jacks officiating. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 P.M Thursday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(9)
Dean Jahnke
Minneapolis, MN Sunday, June 21, 2015 Ron & Family - I hope you are able to focus on some of the good times and memorable moments with your dad. I am certain he is looking down on you all now and I hope you find comfort soon in such a difficult time. In my thoughts. - Dean JahnkeKerry & Karen Withers
Monticello, AR Thursday, June 18, 2015 Lisa,We are sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Laura Hill
Siloam Springs, AR Thursday, June 18, 2015 Your family is my prayers, and I pray for strength and comfort for all of you. God Bless.Clay and Becky Brown
Van Buren, AR Thursday, June 18, 2015 Ron,You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Clay and Becky
Kris Morgan
Portland, AR Thursday, June 18, 2015 I had the privilege of knowing Mr. Emmett when he was the courier for LabCorp. He was always so nice, and tickled to talk about Lisa, Laura and John when I asked about them. You have my deepest sympathy for your loss.Anita Rainey Jordan
Hattiesburg, MS Wednesday, June 17, 2015 I am Emmett's cousin ( Marguerite's daughter) So sorry for your lossCherie Brown
Monticello, AR Wednesday, June 17, 2015 Lisa and family,My thoughts and prayers are with you!!
Mike & Sherry Thompson
Fort Smith, AR Wednesday, June 17, 2015 Emmett was a colorful and entertaining man. Enjoyed many conversations over the years with Emmett.Rhonda Gorman
Warren, TX Tuesday, June 16, 2015 Lisa and family, so sorry for your loss.