Austin Lee Winn, age 26, of Tecumseh, OK passed away May 12, 2024. Austin was born on June 8, 1997, in Shawnee, OK, to Denis and Shelby Winn née Ladd. Cherished by all who knew him, Austin graduated from Tecumseh High School with the class of 2015, where he cultivated lifelong friendships and fond memories playing football and rodeoing.
With a passion for livestock that ignited in his youth, Austin embarked on a career as a livestock transporter at the age of 16, working alongside his father and mentor, Denis. Over the span of ten years, Austin traversed the nation, forming connections and leaving an indelible mark on those he encountered.
Austin was preceded in death by his grandfathers, George A. Winn and Jim Newman.
He is survived by his loving parents, Denis and Shelby Winn, of the home; his sister and brotherin- law, Ashlyn and Eric Jones, of Earlsboro, OK, and their son, Kasen; his grandmother, Lorna “Meme” Newman, of Shawnee, OK; his grandmother, Sally F. Winn, of Yukon, OK; and his devoted longtime girlfriend, Lindsay Youngblood.
The viewing will be held at Cooper Funeral Home in Tecumseh, Oklahoma, on Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 6:30 PM-7:30 PM. Services will be held Friday, May 17, 2024, at 2:00PM, at Sharon Baptist Church with Clint Dawkins Sharon Baptist Church officiating. Burial services will follow at Resthaven Cemetery under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh.
