Scotty Thomas Smith, Jr., 59, of the Speck Ridge community of Elk Horn, KY, the son of the late Scotty Thomas Smith Sr, and Linda Sue (Morris) Smith, was born October 26, 1967 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at his home. 

He was a former electrician and of the Baptist faith. Scotty 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.

SURVIVORS:

1 son: Dakota Thomas Smith (Cierra)

1 sister: Tammy Taylor & husband Steve

4 aunts: Christine, Betty, Patty and Joan

2 grandchildren: Brantley and Alicia Smith

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 3:00pmET at the Gaddis Ridge Cemetery conducted by L.R. Petty Funeral Home, with Bro. Jeff Edwards officiating

VISITATION: After 2:30pmET on Sunday at the cemetery

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.