James Austin Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James Austin of Gaffney, South Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 17, 2026 at the age of 37. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his sibling Lake Road; his close friend Stacy Inman; his parents, Anthony L. Austin of Greencastle and Beverly Jo Hatch Peel of Gaffney; his children, Camden Austin, Carter Austin of Greenville, Mallory Merka and Makenzie Austin; and his siblings, Anthony L. Austin of Mooresville, IN, Dusty McCormick of Franklin, IN, Donny McCormick of Greencastle, IN, D. J. McCormick of Crown Point, IN, Jennifer Somers of Muncie, IN and April Walker-Burkett of Martinsville, IN.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Down Syndrome Association of the Upstate, P.O. Box 25492, Greenville, SC 29616.
