Rev. Stephen W. Austin Sr., 62, of Decatur, passed away Friday afternoon, Aug. 14, 2026. Steve was born in Muncie on July 9, 1964, to Kenneth M. and Carol Sue (Hartman) Austin. He married Sherry L. Brickey at the Epworth United Methodist Church in Bluffton on Oct. 28, 1984; she survives.
In addition to his wife, Steve is survived by two sons, Wes (Britni) Austin of Avon and A.J. (M.K.) Austin of Ligioneer; three sisters, Marie (Tom) Nunley of Ossian, Sarah (Alan) Shupert of Decatur and Rachel Austin of Bluffton; along with three grandchildren, Stella and Ivy Austin and Corbin Austin.
Aside from his parents, Steve was preceded in death by a sister, Becky Mygrant.
Visitation will be Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, from 3 until 7 p.m., at Goodwin – Harnish Funeral Home in Bluffton. Services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 22, at 10 a.m., at Grace First Community Church in Decatur, with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Rev. David Reed will officiate. Burial will follow at Six Mile Cemetery in Bluffton, with military graveside rites conducted by the Decatur American Legion Post 43 in conjunction with the United States Army honor guard.
Online condolences may be made at www.goodwinharnish.com.