Kelly Scott Smith

Kelly Scott Smith, 59, of Aubrey Texas, died September 13, 2026 at Texas Health Methodist Hospital Fort Worth. He was born May 5, 1967 in San Francisco, California, the son of Kelly and Beulah (Sneddon) Smith.

Kelly was united in marriage to Angela Charlotte Fortner on December 11,1999, in El Granada, California. To this union came 4 children, Kaitlin, Kelly John, Kyleigh and Joseph.

Kelly was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents Kelly and Lillian (Lewis) Smith, grandparents Russell and Christian (Wilson) Sneddon, Aunt Geri Hendrickson and his Father in Law Keith Fortner.

Survivors include his wife Angela of Houston, Missouri; 4 children, Kaitlin Williams and husband, Troy, of Houston Mo; Kelly John Smith and wife, Kieran, of Cabool, Mo; Kyleigh Crews and husband, Gage, of Plato, Mo; Joseph Smith, of Houston, Mo; brother Steve Dowden and wife Jennifer, Texas; Mother in Law Donna Fortner of Houston, Mo; Sister in Law, Amanda Lawson and husband, Justin, of Houston, Mo; and three grandsons, Jameson Williams, Carson Williams and River Smith. Plus, another grandchild on the way.

Kelly served his community with honor and distinction as a proud deputy with the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office for almost 30 years. He wore many different hats over his career including working in the jail, patrol, court security, narcotics and the detective bureau. He retired as a Lieutenant. He loved his career and the amazing group of friends he made during.

Kelly loved sports (baseball, football, hockey and golf), hunting and fishing, and his Lord and Savior. Once he retired, he began living his dream as a cowboy and having cattle and horses. And he loved his dog(best friend), Ranger