Shelby Lynn Smith, 22, of Beaumont died August 2, 2005 due to injuries received in an automobile accident. A resident of Beaumont for all of his life, Shelby was a Senior at Lamar University.
He is survived by his mother, Chanda Lynn Smith of Beaumont; father, Dr. Kevin Smith and his wife Leigh of Beaumont; brother, Reagan Smith and his wife Shannon of Shreveport, Louisiana; grandparents, Joyce Farnsworth of Pearland and Lynn and Lee Smith of Sugar Land; aunts and uncles, Shayne Skinner and husband Gregg, Kim Yeatts and husband Gordon, Ted Smith and wife Jane, Lynn Smith, Jr. and wife Dinah, and Casey Smith and wife Debbie; and numerous cousins.
A great son, brother, and friend, Shelby led the fullest of lives. He blazed the trails of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Europe taking from each the culture and influence, charisma, and charm that came to define him. In a life cut short, Shelby cast a profound and joyous light on all around him. From laughter to practical jokes; from endless smiles to boundless loyalty; from his heart to all of ours – Shelby, we will miss you!
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 5, 2005 at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church followed by burial at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be on Thursday evening, August 4, 2005 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shelby Smith Memorial, c/o Lamar University, P.O. Box 10011, Beaumont, Texas 77710.
