Scott Dean Smith, 65, died February 2, 2013 in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was born Dec. 25, 1947 to Joe and Myrtle Smith in North Platte, Nebraska and was raised by Everett and Louise Wilson.
He attended Platte Valley School and graduated from North Platte High in 1966. He served in the U.S. Army and Reserves from 1967 to 1973. He was also a member of the Nebraska National Guard. He married Carol A. Branting on Jan. 9, 1971 in North Platte, where they lived most of their lives. Scott worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for over 20 years. He enjoyed spending time with his kids, playing horseshoes, and being ornery. Scott was well known for his love of jokes and humorous stories. Survivors include daughters Heidi of Lakewood, Colorado; Tracy of Lincoln, Nebraska; brothers Herman ""Ray"" Smith; George ""Bill"" (Elaine) Smith; sister Bonnie Jo Leonhardt, all of North Platte; step-brother Ron (Cheryl) Rains of Brighton, Colorado; father-in-law Hollis Branting of North Platte; several sisters and brothers-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife Carol, parents, brothers LeRoy and Dayton, Everett and Louise Wilson, Sonny and Jimmy Wilson, special aunt Ethel Hood; mother-in-law Frances Branting; and several sisters and brothers-in-law. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery. Family will be receiving friends at the visitation on Tuesday from 5 to 8 pm at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a memorial donation to the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired and to register as an organ and tissue donor.