William "Bobby" Austin Jr.'s obituary  in Opelousas, Louisiana

William "Bobby" Austin Jr.

2025

Opelousas, Louisiana

William "Bobby" Austin Jr.'s obituary  in Opelousas, Louisiana

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Melancon Funeral Home Inc

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William Austin Jr. Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of William Austin Jr. of Opelousas, Louisiana, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Austin Jr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his daughter Trameka Austin; and his parents, William Austin, Sr. and Isabella Young Austin. He is survived by: his wife Ida Mae Austin of Opelousas; his children, William Austin, III of Lafayette, Angellia Nelson (Harold) of Germany and Dionne Austin of Katy, TX; his stepson Nathaniel Babineaux of Opelousas; and his siblings, Sandra Bythewood, Cynthia Austin, Dianne Hardy (Halbert Sr.), Troy Austin Sr. (Carolyn), Joseph Austin (Theresa), Vern Guidry (Alvin Ray), Johnny Austin (Martha), Pearl Turner (Ernest), Jude Austin, I (Lorraine) and Shirley Austin-Grimes. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; five step grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 25th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery (1610 Evangeline Rd, Jennings, LA 70546).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Melancon Funeral Home Inc



Fri

Apr 25

Graveside service

10:00 AM

Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery
1610 Evangeline Rd, Jennings, LA 70546

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