Scotty Smith, Jr
Scotty Thomas Smith, Jr. of the Speck Ridge Community of Elk Horn, the son of the late Scotty Thomas Smith Sr, and Linda Sue (Morris) Smith, was born October 26, 1947 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at his home. He was 59 years of age.
He was a former electrician and of the Baptist faith.
He was a Veteran, having served in the United States Army.
He enjoyed fishing and collecting rocks and arrowheads.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Mike Smith and a sister: Kim Watson.
He is survived by a son: Dakota Thomas Smith (Cierra); a sister: Tammy Taylor and husband Steve.
Also four aunts, Christine, Betty, Patty and Joan; also two grandchildren: Brantley and Alicia Smith.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. at the Gaddis Ridge Cemetery conducted by L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
OFFICIATING: Bro. Jeff Edwards
VISITATION: 2:30 P.M. on Sunday at the cemetery.
