Curt was born in Terceira Island, Portugal, on May 7, 1956 to the late Donald "Don" and Betty Lee Barrett Austin. Curt loved serving at Rock Springs Baptist Church in numerous roles, as a choir member, a fifth grade bible fellowship teacher for many years, and being the jokester in the Living Faith Bible Fellowship Class. He served the Dacusville community for a lot of years coaching sports and serving on the board at the recreation department. Curt was an avid outdoorsman, he loved to be boating, fishing, and hunting as much as he could, and cooking for his friends and family. What Curt cherished the most, was the time he had with his family and raising them up to follow Jesus.
Curt is survived by his wife of 35 years, Yolanda Austin; his children: Jordan Bowles (Jacob), and Summer Austin; six grandchildren: Machen Harris, Ada and Lyla Austin, Avery Martin, Talan Bowles, and Blake Bowles; one brother, Donnie Austin; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Curt was preceded in death by his son PFC Barrett Lyle Austin, KIA, Afghanistan.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Rock Springs Baptist Church, 201 Rock Springs Rd, Easley, SC 29642.
A Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 1:00 pm at Rock Springs Baptist Church.
A Committal Service will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 2410 Gentry Memorial Hwy, Pickens, SC 29671.
Any memorials can be made to Rock Springs Baptist Church, Music Ministry in honor of Curt Austin.
Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Austin family with their arrangements.
