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Nathan A. Randall \u201cNate\u201d Smith \u2013 37 \u2013 formerly of Cass St., Hornell, died unexpectedly on Monday (October 24, 2022) in Hornell.<\/p>\nNathan A. Randall \u201cNate\u201d Smith \u2013 37 \u2013 formerly of Cass St., Hornell, died unexpectedly on Monday (October 24, 2022) in Hornell.<\/p>\n
Born on Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls, MT on July 2, 1985, he was the son of Jeffrey Smith and the former Christyne Marie Armaly.<\/p>\n
Being the son of a military father, Nate grew up in many locations throughout the world, including Wyoming, Germany, New Mexico, California and Portugal.\u00a0 He resided in Hornell for several years and attended Hornell High School.<\/p>\n
Throughout the years, Nate was employed as an independent contractor and was highly regarded in all areas of construction, especially roofing, siding and dry-walling.\u00a0 More recently he was employed as a Landslide Litigator Technician for GSI GeoStabilization International of Kentucky.<\/p>\n
Nate was an excellent fisherman who especially enjoyed fishing at Loon Lake with his children.\u00a0 He was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys Football fan (NFL) and also enjoyed playing basketball in the Gus Macker 3 on 3 Tournament in Hornell.<\/p>\n
He was married on July 21, 2012 to the former Denielle Troy who survives.\u00a0 Also surviving are his children, Connor Bancroft, Peyton Smith and Lila Smith; his father & step-mother, Jeffrey Smith & Karen Monroe of Loon Lake; his mother, Christyne Marie Armaly of McAlester, OK; his siblings, Janina (Devyn) Kwiatkowski, Lian (Damon) Drake, Wesley Smith, Taylor (Adam) Harris and Zane Simonowicz; his maternal grandmother, Charlotte Stratton of \u00a0McAlester, OK; his maternal grandparents, Gerald & Edith Jackson of Arkport, NY; his paternal step-grandparents, Phil Monroe and Barbara Monroe; several nieces & nephews.<\/p>\n
At Nate\u2019s request there will be no calling hours.\u00a0 A \u201cCelebration of Life\u201d will be held on Sunday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the Hornell American Legion where family and friends will have an opportunity to share stories and memories of Nate.<\/p>\n
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.<\/p>\n
Nate\u2019s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name can be made to a charity of the donor\u2019s choice.<\/p>\n