Samwise Often Smith

Samwise Often "Sam" Smith -- Obituary Born on November 18, 1987 Died on February 10, 2026 Wimberley, Texas Samwise Often Smith, 38, left us on February 10, 2026 at his home in Wimberley, Texas following a short illness. He was born in a rural hospital just west of San Antonio to Mark and Kathy Wood Smith. Sam was a 2006 graduate of Lytle High School, earned his B.A. in Graphic Design from Texas Tech University. Much of his career was spent with Urban Metal in Natalia and then Line Graphix in San Antonio. Samwise was a loving brother to his sister Emily: "He was an easy laugh" as his sister describes Sam "We experienced the same references, so he got all my jokes no one else understood. Sam wasn't just my brother; he cherished deep connections with his friends and earned a bond worthy of the title Brother to many in his chosen family." He was a wonderful son to his parents, and a quiet support to all of his friends. Samwise was the quiet one, you could feel his peaceful spirit in the room. He was slow to anger but reacted fiercely when he felt something was just wrong. Sam was a great listener. Samwise was preceded in leaving us by his grandparents Edward Wood, James and Jerri Smith, and his uncles Joe B. Smith and Frank Walton. He is survived by his parents Mark and Kathy Wood Smith, his sister Emily Smith (Jonathon Dzein), his grandmother LaVerne Wood, his aunts Carol Smith and Amy Wood Walton, his uncle Wesley Smith, and his cousins Edward Walton, Irene Walton and Crystal Smith Anawaty (Jonathon). Sam was an active member of Community Bible Church on Loop 1604 in San Antonio, Texas. He enjoyed fellowship, community and worship there. He led and participated in a number of groups within the church. Sam was always ready and willing to lend a hand whenever someone wanted help or assistance. He loved evening walks in the country and hiking trips to many state and national parks. He loved drawing and sometimes made paintings as gifts to his grandparents. Samwise had a peaceful spirit that you could feel when he was in the room. He was a good friend to many and loved by everyone who knew him. He will not be forgotten and his spirit is joined with us forever. We trust he is now exploring the wider cosmos, free from the physical limitation of this earth; going, as always calmly and quietly A celebration of Sam's life is will be held in Castroville, Texas on Saturday, March 21st at 11:00 am at Zion Lutheran Church at 1106 Fiorella St., Castroville, Texas 78009, followed by a pot-luck luncheon. In lieu of flowers, you may donate a tree in Sam's honor by visiting https://alivingtribute.org

Samwise Often Smith

November 27, 1987 - February 10, 2026