Dewey E. Smith, Jr.

Dewey E. Smith, Jr. of Poteau, Oklahoma, was born on December 21, 1933, in Mt. View, Oklahoma to Dewey Sr. and Cordia Smith. He passed away on October 9, 2026, in Poteau at the age of 92, gently surrounded by the love of his family.

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”.