Emmett was born and spent his youth in Prentiss, Mississippi. He lived most of his life in Hazlehurst, Mississippi where he was a teacher, football and track coach, and athletic director at Hazlehurst High School. Emmett spent over 40 years in the insurance and financial services industry. During this time, he hired and trained over 1,000 insurance agents and managers. He was also inducted into Equitable's Hall of Fame.
Emmett was an active member of First Baptist Church, Hazlehurst, Mississippi, where he served as a deacon and taught Sunday school for 40 years. Emmett will be remembered as a dedicated student and teacher of the Bible. He was an avid reader, with a special interest in Christianity and sports. In 2010, Emmett published Athletes of the Bible, where he used athletics as a metaphor for the Christian life.
A service will be held at Whitesand Baptist Church in Prentiss, Mississippi on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Family visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church, Hazlehurst, Mississippi, or Whitesand Baptist Church, Prentiss, Mississippi.
Condolences(7)
Judy Haas
Quitman, MS Saturday, September 21, 2019 Me. Donnie, so sorry for you loss. Praying for you and your family.Judy
Judy Haas
Quitman, MS Saturday, September 21, 2019 So sorry to hear of your loss. Raying for you and your entire family.Cindy Hudgens
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 17, 2019 I am so sorry to read about you father's passing. I never had the pleasure of meeting him but, I can tell by knowing you and your girls he must have been a fine Christian man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, mommahudgeTaqueshia Smith
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 12, 2019 Mr. Smith was a loving and caring man! He hardly ever got upset about anything and always had a joke or something to make you smile about. Working with him was a joy and I have truly been blessed to hear some of the great stories and witnesses some great chapters of his life! I will always remember him as a legend and he will forever be my favorite coach! Prayer and condolences to the family.Sandra Matthews
Hazlehurst, MS Monday, September 9, 2019 Emmett was one of the finest people I have ever known. He always had his priorities in the right place. He demonstrated to the world his love for Barbara, his girls, his town, the USA, friends, strangers in need and his Savior, Jesus Christ. He will always be remembered as an encourager with great respect for all that America is about. I am so thankful for the fun our families enjoyed together and the everlasting memories.Carl and Diane Lucky
Monticello, AR Monday, September 9, 2019 We were so sorry to hear the news about your Dad, Memorie. We know he meant the world to you. We extend our deepest condolences to you and your family and if you need anything we are here for you.Dianne lloyd
Monticello, AR Monday, September 9, 2019 Memorie, am so sorry about your dad.Am thinking of you and your family.
Dianne