Scott was born to Jerry Lee Kannard and Mary Anne Matthews on August 12, 1963, in Houston, TX.
He is survived by his mother, Mary Anne Kannard; brother, Lance Kannard (Kara and Sedgwick); nephew, Lance Kannard, Jr.; nieces, Vanessa Hayes (Sean and Ben, Josh, Nick), Tiffany Kannard (Jeff and Bryce, Valerie, Jack), Kristen Kannard; Sarah Kannard; aunts, Judy Williams (Scott); Mazie Arnold; uncle, Bruce Bradley (Darlene); and cousin, Rusty Schwartz (Lynn).
He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Lee Kannard; grandparents, Richard Matthews, Gertrude Matthews-Schwartz (Donald), Glen Kannard; Beatrice Kannard-Bradley.
Scott worked as a body shop technician for Braes Best Body Shop. He also owned and operated a wrecker fleet of 1 as well as an asphalt paving company at different times in his life. He later worked for a construction company and owned and managed a few rental properties. He lived with his grandmother, Gertrude, taking care of her for the last 6 years of her life.
Scott enjoyed NASCAR, fishing, and anything Elvis-related. He was a lifelong Astros fan and an avid follower of the Houston Texans.
A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 9:00 am, with the funeral service immediately following at 9:30 am. Both of these ceremonies will be held at the Chapel of Angels at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home and Cemetery (6900 Lawndale St, Houston, TX 77023). There will be a short processional to the burial plot at approximately 10:00 am. The Rev. Lisa R. Neilson, of St. Martin's Episcopal Church, will officiate the ceremonies.
The family requests that donations be made to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org or an alternate charity of your choice.
