Austin Michael Siebenhaar

APPALACHIA, VA- Austin Michael Siebenhaar 30, passed away unexpectedly Sunday October 11, 2026 at Johnson City Medical Center due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was surrounded by his loving family.    

Austin was born on March 25, 1996 to his parents John and Elizabeth Garris Siebenhaar in Bluefield, West Virginia. He grew up with a deep love for the outdoors, community service and adventure. He graduated from Graham High School in 2014.He lived his life by the principles he learned as a proud Eagle Scout. Earning Scouting’s highest honor highlighted his eagle service and was a cornerstone of his youth.

Throughout his life Austin embodied the Scout Oath showing trustworthiness, helpfulness and a cheerful spirit to everyone he met. He was known for his sense of humor, he loved to make people smile and laugh and just feel better. He was strong in his faith, he loved his Lord and Savior and was always the first to help others. Austin was a good person, with a good heart. He cherished the time he spent with his children, he had a special relationship with and an enormous amount of patience with each one of them. His wife Destiny credits him with saving her life and giving her a real purpose. He worked hard to provide for his family. Austin was very talented, he loved playing the guitar and singing. He enjoyed all kinds of music, but especially rock. His favorite group was the Red Hot Chili Peppers He was exceptional at video games and loved sea turtles.  

Austin was preceded in death by his daughter Delilah Siebenhaar and his father John Siebenhaar.

Survivors include his loving wife Destiny Gibson Siebenhaar-Appalachia, VA; his children Leayiam Siebenhaar, Wyatte Siebenhaar and McKinley Siebenhaar all of the home; his mother Elizabeth Garris-Troutdale, VA; his sisters Savannah Siebenhaar and husband Matt Phillips-Troutdale, VA and Brittany Siebenhaar-Tennessee; his brother Newt Durham-Jacksonville, FL; his nieces Maple Phillips and Willow Phillips; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Thursday October 15, 2026 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Rick Mullins officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services.

Burial will follow in the Dotson Cemetery on Highland Avenue in Pound, VA where Leayiam Siebenhaar, Wyatte Siebenhaar, Newt Durham, Matt Phillips, , Ian Siebenhaar, Jimmy Maggard, Phillip Cyrus and Emanual Siebenhaar will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the family for his children Leayiam, Wyatte and McKenley.