John Austin Sr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Austin Sr. (Madison Heights, Virginia), born in Bedford, Virginia, who passed away on October 1, 2019 at the age of 83. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Austin Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Mitchell Austin and Harriet Bell Austin; his wife Laura Maria Austin; and his siblings, Gladys Whitaker, Walter Austin, Sr., Oscar Austin, Sr. and Mack B. Austin.
He is survived by: his daughters, Patsy Hill (Clinton) of Patchogue, NY, Laverne Austin of Long Island, Minister Shelby Austin and Carolyn Turner; his son-in-law Leroy of Madison Heights, VA; his sons, John Austin, Jr. of Snellville, GA and Chris Austin of Madison Heights, VA; his grandchildren, Stephen Austin of New York, Codi Hill of New York, Ashley Austin of Madison Heights, VA and Laniyah Turner of Lynchburg, VA; his siblings, Elsie Lee (Russell Lee) of Madison Heights, Albert Austin (Dorothy) of Madison Heights, VA, Rev. Edward Austin (Frances) of Madison Heights, VA and Carrol Austin (Ernestine) of Amherst, VA; his sisters-in-law, Olethia Quarels (Charlie) of Bedford, VA, Elaine Merritt (Ernest) of Odenton and Rose Austin of Forest; and his friends, Allen Cabell, Sallie Cotton and Lawrence Reid. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
