Stephan Austin

Stephan L. “Nutty” Austin, 39, was born on April 22,1974. Stephan was a loving and caring person with a big heart and a deep love for his family and friends. As a child and young adult, Stephan attended Lincoln Park Elementary School and Hamilton Local Schools in Columbus, Ohio. He also attended Kadena High School in Okinawa, Japan. He loved his Cleveland Browns and The Ohio State FootbaII teams. Stephan entered peacefully into rest on Thursday, July 4, 2013. He is predeceased by father SMSGT Virgil L. Warner; grandparents Carl and Marveline Austin, Sr.; uncle Carl W. Austin Jr.; and special cousin William “Buddy” Jones. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife of 13 years, Melissa Austin; his mother, Paula E. Warner (David Phillips, Sr.); brother, Otto A. (Melissia) Austin; sisters, Shawn Austin-Ozoglu (Erkan), Danielle Warner; sons, Stephan Austin Jr., Tani' Austin, Natece Austin; Larry, Greg, Brent Smith; daughters, Nivea Austin, Kishia, Jessica, Shyniece, Tyquana Smith; nieces, Keonna Austin, Mariah Austin and Misra Ozoglu; uncles, Larry Austin (Linda), Ralph Austin, Tony (Linda) Austin, Ernest Austin; aunts, Yvonne Jones (Donald Ransom), Louise Austin, Kayla Austin and a host of cousins, friends and special friend Monique “Mo”. Stephan will always be remembered for his gentle heart and loving smile.