Memorial Service: 10 a.m. Thursday at Moore Funeral Home, 1219 N. Davis Dr., Arlington, 76012.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please make donations to either North Texas Patriot Guard Riders, www.northtxpgr.org, Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarrierproject.org, or Disabled American Veterans, www.dav.org.
Austin was born August 5, 1984 in Fort Worth to Michael Sims and Julia Small. He grew up in Arlington and graduated from Arlington High School. He was a jack of all trades with an artistic spirit. He was currently employed as an auto mechanic. His calm yet outgoing personality will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Austin was preceded in death by his father, Michael Sims, and his grandfather, Harley Sims.
Survivors: mother, Julia Small; girlfriend, Angel Sparks; paternal grandmother, Theresa Sims; maternal grandparents, Bob and Patricia Small; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members and friends.