Stanley Green "S.G." Austin, Jr.

Stanley Green “S. G.” Austin, Jr., age 93, of Denton passed away Monday, November 10, 2025 at his residence.

Mr. Austin was born on June 15, 1932 in Jeff Davis County to the late Stanley Green Austin, Sr. and the late Lena Clifton Austin. He was a member of Union Springs Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and was the Adult Sunday School teacher for many years. Mr. Austin was the founding owner of Austin Home Health, a former bus driver for Jeff Davis County School System, and a retired farmer.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded death by his wife, Ila Park Austin; daughter-in-law, Gwenell Austin; grandson, Luke Austin; great grandchildren, Lauren and Lindsey Austin; brothers, William Austin and Dewey Austin; and sisters, Evelyn Austin and Bessie Lee Austin.

Survivors include his son, John Austin of Denton; grandson, Matt (Cindy) Austin of Broxton; and great grandchildren, Hannah Austin and Kaci Austin both of Broxton.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Union Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Merle Webster officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Active pallbearers are George Boyd, Roy Colson, Ronnie Hayes, Dane Ussery, David Foskey, Phillip Knowles, David Cowart, Glen Brown and Bennett Hatcher.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.