Austin James Smith Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Austin James Smith, 24, of Rossville, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021, along with his wife, Kelsey Layne Ownby Smith and infant daughter, Aurora Gracelynn Smith. He was born in Syracuse, New York, but had lived most of his life in the North Georgia area. He was of the Christian faith and was previously employed with Brian Wallin Construction for several years as a carpenter. He was currently pursuing a career in Truck Driving and was studying for his CDL license. His main priority in life was providing for his family. He enjoyed drawing, swimming, playing sports and was a true gamer. He had a wonderful sense of humor that was always infectious and loved spending time with his family, friends, but especially his children. He was a loving and devoted son, brother, grandson and father that will be truly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his father, Patrick Michael Smith and grandfather, James Charles Stewart. Survivors include his mother, Melissa Stewart; grandmother, Dametria Stewart; children, Sterling James Smith and Justice Elaine Taylor Cates; brothers, Alex Michael Smith and Michael Smith; sisters, Angel Champion and Amy Champion; and numerous extended family & friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 31, 2021 in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Bro. Chris Spears and Bro. Jeremy Hanrahan officiating. Burial will follow in the Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 3 – 8 p.m. on Tuesday and prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home Fort Oglethorpe, GA.

Austin James Smith

November 10, 1996 - March 26, 2021