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Austin Scrogin
Austin Scrogin, 26, was a devoted son, brother, and fiancé. He enjoyed fishing, hunting for anything, golfing with buddies, and flying.
Austin lived life to the fullest. From his many trapshooting accomplishments to traveling the world with his family, he really did have a beautiful and adventurous life. Austin will be missed by the many friends and family that he was always spending time with in one way or another.
In 2020 Austin found his love of a lifetime in Jamie Taylor. They were to be married Oct. 7. He loved and adored her so much. True love is not always easy to find but he found his lifetime love with Jamie.
He was so happy in the pilot seat. He loved what he did and looked forward to each day. He has loved flying since watching his daddy fly. As a co-pilot, he couldn’t wait to take over and fly his dad around. He started at the flying service as part of the ground crew to management of farmers, but his goal was to get in the plane. That’s where he was the happiest.
He passed away doing what he loved Aug. 8, 2023. He was born May 19, 1997 in Marshall, Missouri, the son of Chris Scrogin and Kimberly Scrogin. Austin graduated from Corning High School class of 2016. He was active in baseball, football, and was an All- American trap shooter. Following high school, Austin attended Doane University where he played football and was part of the trapshooting team. He then went on to become a crop duster for Rice Flying Service.
In addition to his parents, Austin was survived by his fiancé Jamie Taylor and siblings Garrett and Tiffany Scrogin (nephew Oliver), Christopher Scrogin and Phoenix Scrogin. Additionally, surviving grandparents are Bill and Maemma Scrogin and Jimmy Diel along with many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by grandmother Barbara Scrogin, gramcracker Cathie Whipkey, step-grandfather Harold Whipkey, step-grandmother Judy Diel and uncle MSgt. Justin Diel, USAF.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Austin be made to Down Syndrome of Louisville “DSL”, dsoflou.org or Delta State University, Box 3141, Cleveland, MS 38733.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Corning High School Gym. Memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. at the gym under the direction of Ermert Funeral Home, Corning.