Scott Daniel Gandee

GANDEE, Scott Daniel of Mesquite, born in Dallas, TX. May 22, 1986, passed away February 14, 2005.He grew up playing football in Mesquite.He was a graduate of Mesquite High School.While at Mesquite High School he was a member of the National Honor Society, and a member of the Mesquite Skeeter State Champs football team. Scott enjoyed video games and basketball with friends and the outdoors with his family.After graduating from MHS he attended UNT and was a member of the UNT Rugby team. Preceded in death by great grandfather, Floyd Wilkes. Survived by parents, Tracy & Petey Gandee of Mesquite, Laura Smith-Gordon and James Gordon of San Antonio; sisters, Elizabeth Gandee of Mesquite, Carrie Taylor of Lewisville; brothers, Michael Taylor of College Station, Trevor Smith-Gordon of San Antonio; grandparents, Andy & Marty Gandee of Mesquite, Barry & Elaine Smith of Mesquite, Roy & Edie Choate of Magnolia, Clyde & Betty Riddle of Houston; great grandmother, Almeda Wilkes of Waco; aunts, Nancy Snedden & husband, Scott of Kingwood, Gay Miller & husband, David of Mesquite; uncles, Pat Gandee & wife, Kim of Mesquite, Brad Smith & wife, Robyn of Washington, Mark Smith & wife, Jena of Washington; cousins, Sean & Shanda Kwiatek of Houston, Holly Miller of Mesquite, Jeff Hill of Mesquite, Wayne Hill & wife, Tosha of Mississippi. Services will be 10:00AM Friday February 18, 2005, at the First Baptist Church of Mesquite, 127 E. Kimbrough, Mesquite, TX. 75149.The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday evening from 6:00PM - 8:00PM.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Scott Gandee to Mesquite High School Football Booster Club for a scholarship to be given in his name. A Brighter Place Heaven's a brighter place today. Our hearts are broken and we cry. We don't comprehend the hurt; We are tempted to question why. Heaven's a brighter place today. For you've joined the angels' team, Playing now on streets of gold No more obstacles to be seen. And though our hearts are heavy, son We know we are not alone. For Heaven's a brighter place today Because your Lord has called you home. ---- Petey