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Austin Fury Hill, 22, of DeLand, Florida, passed away on September 3, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on October 25, 2002, in DeLand to parents Stephen Daniel Hill and Lacey Jae Topp.
Austin was a 2021 graduate of University High School in Orange City, Florida. In January 2022, he proudly left for Basic Training and went on to serve at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he was stationed as a Security Forces Defender.
Beyond his military service, Austin was a beloved son, brother, and friend. He had a passion for Steelers football and enjoyed movie and game nights surrounded by family and friends. He loved playing video games, spending time on the golf course, going bowling, and he had a special fondness for all things Spiderman.
Austin is survived by his parents, Stephen Daniel Hill and Lacey Jae Topp; his stepmothers, Brittany Fernandez and Ashley Hill; his siblings, Fox Hill, Hunter Hill, and Annabelle Brongel; and many other extended family members and friends who will cherish his memory forever.
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