The father of University of Georgia Head Football Coach Kirby Smart has passed away. Sonny Smart passed away at 12:15 a.m. Saturday surrounded by his wife, Sharon, and sons Karl, Kirby, and Kendall.
Smart fractured his hip after a fall while walking in New Orleans on New Year’s Eve and underwent surgery, but complications arose, according to a statement released by UGA Athletics.
Samford Football extends its heartfelt condolences and prayers to the Smart family on the passing of Sonny Smart.
Sonny played center for the Bulldogs and was a proud alumnus of our university.#HatchAttack | #AllForSAMford pic.twitter.com/bziQDxavsO
— Samford Football (@SamfordFootball) January 4, 2025
The Smart family was in New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl between the Georgia Bulldogs and Notre Dame Fighting Irish, originally scheduled for New Year’s Day but postponed to January 2nd due to a terror attack that claimed the lives of 14 victims.
The statement from UGA Athletics expressed the Smart family’s gratitude for the care provided by Ochsner Hospital and medical staff and asked for continued prayers for those affected by the tragic events on New Year’s Day. The Smart family also expressed their gratitude for the thoughts and prayers of those affected by the tragic events.
