Dakota Micheal Smith, age 17 of Halls, passed away on March 29, 2019. He was a senior at Halls High School. He loved the outdoors, fishing, cars and off-roading. He cherished his girlfriend Ashlyn Waldo. He was a kindhearted boy and many will miss him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jeff Copeland; uncle, Danny Sams; and friend Derrick Simcox.

He is survived by his mother Donna Copeland (fiancé Scott); brother, Devin Copeland; sisters, Cassie and McKayla Copeland; grandmother, Doris Sams; girlfriend, Ashlyn Waldo; best friend, Ryan Schacke; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.

The family will receive friends at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel on Wednesday April 3, 2019 from 5:00-8:00pm with a service to follow at 8:00pm. Family and friends will meet at Martins Creek Cemetery in Erwin, TN at 12:45pm on Thursday April 4, 2019 for a 1:00pm Graveside Service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses. Condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com.