Shawn Allen Smith 51 of Denton passed away Saturday morning, September 9, 2023 at the T. Boone Pickens Hospice Center in Dallas. He

was born November 17, 1971 at Baylor Hospital in Dallas to Dennis O. Smith Jr. and Jerri Blankenship Smith. He attended Denton public schools

and graduated from Liberty Christian School in 1991.

Shawn was employed by the City of Denton for over 20 years in the Drainage Department.

Visitation will be Thursday, September 14, 2023 from 5-7:00 p.m., in the Chapel of DeBerry Funeral Directors. Funeral Services will be held Friday morning at 11:00 a.m., in the Chapel of DeBerry Funeral Directors, September 15, 2023 with Rev. Sam Redfearn officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Denton.

Shawn is survived by his parents, Dennis and Jerri Smith of Denton, sister Brandi and husband Brian Trujillo, nieces, Avery and Hannah Trujillo of Ft. Worth, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins who loved him very much.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wise and Rosa Blankenship of Floyd, Dennis Sr. and Madalan Smith of Greenville.

Our family would like to extend our sincere thanks and gratitude for all the care the medical staff at Medical City, Dallas and T. Boone Pickens

Hospice rendered to Shawn during his final days.

Pallbearers: Brian Noles, Jeff Nicholson, Keith Gabbard, Marshall McGee, Marty Walker & Sam Patterson.