Archbishop Gilbert Austin Sr. Obituary
The memory of Archbishop Gilbert Austin Sr. (Baldwin, Louisiana), who passed away on April 12, 2025 at the age of 77, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Archbishop Gilbert Austin Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Rosie Marie Austin; his parents, Rose Gouta and Arthur Davis; and his siblings, Isabel Figgins, Nora Lee Kirt, Jackie Austin, John Austin, Sr., Nell Clayton and Linda Ann Boutte.
He is survived by: his children, Minister Gilbert Austin, Jr. (Karen), Elder Shawn and Evang; and his sisters, Cassie Woods, Florence Eugene, Teresa Van Buren, Rosa Hawkins and Fannie Colbert.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 26th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Greater New Hope Baptist Church (104 10th Street, Baldwin, Louisiana). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 26th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
