Mellott – Gary L. Austin age 63 of Mellott, passed from this life at 12:00 PM Thursday, November 4, 2021 in his home surrounded by family following a courageous battle with leukemia. He was born in Crawfordsville, August 15, 1958 to the late Stanley W. Austin, and survived by his mother Susie E.  (Johnson) Austin who resides in Crawfordsville.  Gary married Vickie S. Stonecipher in Mellott on July 22, 1978 and she survives.

Gary was a 1976 graduate of Fountain Central High School and a member of Mellott Community Bible Church.  For 31 years, Gary was a dedicated fuel delivery driver beginning with Farm Bureau Co-op and continuing with Ceres Solutions until his health failed in January 2019.  He was devoted to his customers who he considered as friends. He served multiple generations of farmers, businesses and homeowners.  If someone had a fuel need, Gary would accommodate them.  He would often enjoy coffee, lunch or pie at a customer's dinner table.

Surviving along with his wife Vickie and his mother Susie, are two sons; Jason L. Austin of Mellott and Matt C. (Jamie) Austin of rural Veedersburg, a daughter Kristen N. (Dillon) Scott of rural Wingate.  A sister, Marge (Mike) Bowman) of Crawfordsville, two brothers; Marvin 'Bub' (Marianne) Austin of Mellott and Jerry (Julie) Austin of Chicago, IL.  Three grandchildren; Avery & Gentry Austin and Isabella Scott.  His mother-in-law Alice Stonecipher of Hillsboro also survives.  He was preceded in death by his father Stanley and father-in-law Gordon Stonecipher.

Visitation hours are 4:00 – 8:00 PM Monday, November 8, 2021 at Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate. Funeral services are at the funeral home 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 9, 2021 with his brother, Pastor Jerry Austin and Pastor Gary Johnson, officiating.  Graveside services/interment will follow in Waynetown Masonic Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be directed to the Hillsboro Learning Center at Hillsboro Church of the Nazarene (453 South State Road 341, Hillsboro, IN  47949).  To sign the guest book or leave a condolence, visit us at www.familyandriendsfh.com

Gary's family would like to extend heartfelt appreciation to the 'special nurses' at IU Health Simon Cancer Center; Megan, Caroline and Katie.