James "Scott" Smyth '72 September 20, 2022 4:47 PM updated: October 10, 2022 12:34 PM
James Scott Smyth
March 7, 1950 - September 7, 2022
James Scott Smyth, of Schulenburg, TX, passed away on September 7, 2022. Scott was born March 7, 1950, in Colorado City, Texas to Margaret Mary Heye Smyth and Frederick Charles Smyth.
Scott worked in the high-tech industry completing the last 18 years of his career with Texas Instruments Inc. Dallas, TX when he retired.
Scott is survived by his wife Audrey Meyer Smyth, Brothers Frank Smyth, Michael Smyth and Robert (Bob) Smyth. He is preceded in death by his mother, father, and older sister, Pat Smyth Matthews.
Scott graduated from Texas A&M University where he was a proud member of Heavens 11 in the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets.
Scott enjoyed spending time at his family’s cabin in Colorado where he was an avid trout fisherman. He also enjoyed sponsoring rescue dogs with Audrey in a local animal rescue group. He loved being crazy and silly with his nieces and nephews. Scott enjoyed the beauty of the historic Painted Catholic Church of Dubina near Schulenburg, TX.
A private memorial service in Colorado for family will be held next Spring.