Aubrey Dwayne Rusty Smith

MCKINNEY Aubrey Dwayne "Rusty" Smith of Anna was born Dec. 21, 1944, in Gorman, Texas, and passed from this life on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Rusty served in the United States Army where he was stationed in Vietnam and Thailand. After leaving the Army, he worked for more than 30 years with the San Angelo, Texas, police department where his passion was helping children and youth as well as anyone else in need. One of Rusty's greatest accomplishments was implementing the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program in the state of Texas. He also enjoyed meeting all the people of San Angelo who attended concerts and shows at the city coliseum. Rusty married the love of his life, Amalie, on Dec. 30, 1966, in San Angelo. He was a very active and dedicated member of the Anna United Methodist Church and a member of the Masonic Lodges in Van Alstyne and Carlsbad, Texas. Rusty is survived by his wife, Amalie Smith of Anna; mother Vickie Smith of San Angelo; sons and daughters-in-law, Aubrey Dwayne Smith Jr. and Debra Smith of Prosper and Kenneth Dale Smith and Breanna Smith of Chandler; brother Bobby Joe Smith of San Angelo; and grandchildren Dalton Dwayne Smith and Daylin Elizabeth Smith, both of Prosper. Rusty was preceded in death by his father, Aubrey Smith. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at Anna United Methodist Church in Anna, Texas, with Chuck Jestis officiating. The family will also have a memorial service at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at First United Methodist Church in San Angelo, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorials be made to the West Texas Boy's Ranch, 10233 Boys Ranch Road, San Angelo, Texas, 76904. To convey condolences or to sign an online registry, please visit tjmfuneral.com.