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Austin Robert Smyth May 2, 1975 - April 16, 2025
"My sheep hear my voice, and I know them and they follow me: and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand." John 10:27-29 KJV
Austin Robert Smyth was born on May 2, 1975 in Albuquerque, NM to Jacquelyn Rhea (Howard) and Robert Lee Smyth. He passed away April 16, 2025 in Sante Fe County, NM at the age of 49 years, 11 months and 16 days.
Austin was raised in Elk City, Oklahoma and graduated from Merritt Public Schools in 1993. Following graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. After completing his military service, he entered the oilfield industry and went on to own and operate 3S Services. In time, he pursued his true passion-working on and managing ranches across New Mexico, Arizona and Texas. Austin deeply enjoyed sharing his love for the outdoors with his son, Gabriel, teaching him about hunting, horseback riding, and ranch life. A man of strong faith, Austin trusted in Jesus Christ as his Savior and openly shared that faith with others.
He is survived by his wife Brooke and son Gabriel of the home, his sons Ryan James Smyth of Elk City, OK , Riley Cole, Zachary Evan and Grayson Fate Smyth, his mother Jacquie and husband Butch Black of Elk City, OK, his father Robert and wife Sonya Smyth of Albuquerque, NM, sister Erin and husband J.L. Gibbins and their children, Lauren and husband Allen Summers of Yukon OK and Adam Gibbins and fiancé Samantha Eldredge of Fort Smith, AR, sister Lacey Michea Smyth and husband Jonathan Ashley and son Isaiah Smyth of Henderson, NV, maternal grandmother Betty Howard of Elk City, OK, father-in-law John Thomas of Elk City, OK, brother in law Brandon and wife Jennifer Thomas of Elk City, OK and favorite uncle, Larry Smyth of Edgewood, NM.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, John Howard, and his paternal grandparents, Leo and Dorothy Smyth and his mother-in-law Carol Thomas.
A private memorial was held by the family.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to a Christian charity of your choice to honor his life and faith.
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