Steven A. Kincaid

Dr. Steven A. Kincaid of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully following a stroke, on Saturday, September 27th, 2025, at the age of 82.

Steve was born on July 6, 1943 in Fishers, Indiana, to Robert L. Kincaid and Frances Randall. He was a man known for his intelligence, his compassion, his love of others, and his endless supply of dad (or pop-pop) jokes.

Growing up in Fishers, Steve loved raising hereford cattle and showing them at the Indiana State Fair. Always ambitious and active, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout, and excelled in sports, even becoming a bit of a basketball star for Fishers High School.

Steve went on to Purdue University where he was the president of Farmhouse Fraternity. In 1964, he married Carol Williams. Steve and Carol had 2 children: Jeremy Kincaid and Amy Chafey. Following their divorce, Steve returned to Purdue to pursue his PhD in Veterinary Anatomy. During this time, he met Nancy Hibbard, a fellow doctoral student. They were married on June 19, 1977.

Steve and Nancy relocated many times according to Steve's university appointments, eventually making a big move to Silicon Valley after the birth of their daughter Cheryl (Cheri). When Nancy became pregnant with their son, Scott, the family decided to find a place to settle.

Steve accepted a professorship with Auburn University where they fell in love with the city and people of Auburn and chose to make it their forever home. During his tenure at Auburn, Steve mentored generations of graduate students. Though he worked tirelessly in his profession, he was beloved by students and peers alike. He received many awards and accolades, the most notable of which was the 2002 National Norden Award where he was recognized as teacher of the year in veterinary medicine for the entire United States. He was also given the Gerald and Emily Leischuck Endowed Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching by Auburn University and the Pfizer Award for Research Excellence.

Though he was a noted academic and always displayed professionalism, he most identified with the blue-collar, working man. As his father would say, "He was the best meatcutter ever to work at the family meat market!".

Not long after Nancy's passing 3 years ago, Steve moved back to Hamilton County, Indiana…something he thought he'd never do. His family who live locally cherished this time with him and he found a new community at Woodland Terrace of Carmel.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife of 45 years, Nancy, his precious son, Scott, and their cat Kiki (who they thought might be immortal, but alas).

Steve leaves behind his brother, Bob, his sister-in-law, Patti, his children: Amy Chafey (Matt), Jeremy Kincaid (Dorian), and Cheryl Yauger (Robert), and his magnificent grandchildren: Izaak Chafey, Isabella Yauger, and Jefferson Yauger. He also leaves behind lifelong Fishers friends: Gary and Joe, as well as many cherished colleagues and students from around the world.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Town Creek Cemetery in Auburn, Alabama.

"Whan I cam hame ti you, whan gloamin smoors ma sun..."

-- A Scottish sending

"Sometimes, a winner is a dreamer who just won't quit."

-- From the movie, "Rudy"

"He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow. and loves the foreigner residing among you, giving them food and clothing. And you are to love those who are foreigners, for you yourselves were foreigners in Egypt"

-- Deut 10: 18 - 19

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Food Bank of East Alabama or

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