Michael Wade Smith

Funeral services for Michael Wade Smith, 47, of Hudson will be held Monday, October 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Vernell Bonner officiating. Interment will follow in Largent Cemetery.

Michael was born August 8, 1979 in Lufkin, Texas to Donna (Goodwin) and Robert Smith, and died Monday, October 5, 2026 in a local hospital.

Michael was a lifelong resident of Hudson. He was the owner and operator of Smith Air Conditioning, and was extremely proud to re-open the family business eight years ago. He served as a Firefighter for the Hudson Volunteer Fire Department for 30 years and was an integral part of the Total Insanity Haunt Park for 25 years. He was an avid ATV rider and loved riding and having fun with his friends, who affectionately referred to him as “Big Mike”. Michael loved his family and was a big brother to everybody. Michael was a member of Bethlehem Global Methodist Church.

Survivors include his parents, Robert and Donna Smith of Hudson; brother and sister-in-law, Chris and Amy Smith of Hudson; nephews, Jacob Smith and wife Ashley, Jasen Smith and wife Makayla, Chase Kitchens; niece, Lauren Morlan and husband Chance; great nieces and nephews, Allie, Scarlett, Wrenlee, Kage, Macey, Micah; and Caley Dwire, who was like a daughter to him; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his uncle, Richard Smith; and cousin, who was more like a brother, Brian Smith.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hudson Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 154931, Lufkin, Texas 75915.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home.

Memories and condolences may be added, and live webcasting of the services may be viewed, at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.