Thomas Ray Austin Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Thomas Ray Austin of Ruffin, North Carolina, born in Rockingham, North Carolina, who passed away on October 16, 2022 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thomas Ray Austin to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his father DeWitt Austin; and his siblings, Kenneth Austin and Dorothy A. Ballard. He is survived by: his pet Tucker; his wife Alice Starr Austin; his children, Tammy Austin Gregory (Jerry) and Thomas "Tommy" Ray Austin Jr. (Penny); his grandchildren, Niki Hodges Torres (Stephen), Ashley Conger (Lewis) and Carrington Austin; his great grandchildren, Walker Conger and Thea Torres; his caregiver Audrey Wilson; and his close friend Drew Chilton. He is also survived by extended family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Tom's honor to Rockingham County Humane Society at 205 Boone Road Eden, NC 27288.
