Kelly B. Smith, 52, of North Platte, passed away June 14, 2015 at Aurora, CO.  He was born August 16, 1962 to Harold and Ila Faye (Murry) Smith at Shenandoah, IA.  The family lived in Plattsmouth, NE until moving to North Platte in 1967.  Kelly graduated from North Platte High School with the class of “80”.  He attended Mid Plains Community College and graduated with a degree in computer science and computer programming.  He then attended Mid Plains Vo-Tech Campus for a course in auto repair and restoration.  On September 10, 1983, he was united in marriage to Jo Henry at North Platte.  Kelly co-owned Smith Brothers Auto and later opened K. Smith Auto Center, INC in 2004. His life was all about family and his love of cars.  He loved spending his free time with their dog, Izzy or playing and watching poker.  Kelly is survived by his wife, Jo of North Platte; his children, Megan (Marcus) and their  two children, Parker and Riley Doughty all of North Platte; Derek, Cassi, and Ryan Smith all of Lincoln; his parents of North Platte; brother, Jody (Cindy) Smith of North Platte; sister, Lisa (Don) Moody of Iowa; Jo’s family; nieces; nephews and other relatives.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Tommy Smith, Helen Winkler and Ross and Marie Murry.  Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.  A memorial has been established in his memory.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2015 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with the Reverend Michael Pampara as celebrant.  Burial will be at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens.  Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.  Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday with family receiving friends from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.