Dateline: Weddington, NC
Mr. James Johnson (Jim) Austin, III, 59, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2010 at Elizabethan Gardens Assisted Living, Monroe, NC, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
He was born July 7, 1950, In Charlotte, NC, the son of the late Mr. James J. Austin, Jr. and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Waller Austin. He was also preceded in death by his sister-in-law Dana Robinson Britt.
Mr. Austin was a graduate of Monroe High School and Central Piedmont Community College. He served in the U. S. Army and was stationed in Germany for two years.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Bonnie Robinson Austin of Weddington, NC; mother-in-law, Mabel P. Robinson of Monroe, NC; sister-in-law Debra R. Davis and husband Mike of Huntersville, NC; brothers-in-law Wayne Robinson and Dale Robinson and wife Andrea, all of Monroe, NC, and brother-in-law Kelly Britt of Indian Trail, NC. In addition, he is survived by eight nieces and nephews – Gregory Davis, Emily Robinson, and Justin, John, Katie, Jamie, Sam, and Jack Britt, one aunt Dot Waller of Belmont, NC, and several cousins.
Jim loved animals and most especially his beloved cat Casper. He enjoyed many hobbies including metal detecting and searching for new places to treasure hunt. He made friends easily and loved going to his favorite place – the beach.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Elizabethan Gardens Assisted Living for their kind and devoted care during Jim's illness and to Hospice of Union County for their care and guidance in recent weeks.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Austin will begin with visitation at Siler Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall at 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 with services to begin at 2:00 PM in the church sanctuary conducted by the Rev. Bruce Powell. Interment will follow at Lakeland Memorial Park, Monroe, NC.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215 (alz.org) or to Siler Presbyterian Church, 6301 Weddington-Monroe Road, Wesley Chapel, NC 28104.
Online condolences may be sent to www.mcewenmonroefuneral.com.
McEwen Funeral and Cremation Service, 204 South Main Street, Monroe, NC 28112 is serving the family of Mr. Austin.
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April 6, 2010
Bonnie,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. May God comfort you and give you peace during this difficult time.
Sylvia Simmons
March 31, 2010
Bonnie:
I just learned of Jim's passing after returning from out of town,thanks to Bruce Baker and Earlene.Even though it's expected it is never easy to accept,believe me I know.Our hearts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love, Jan and Jack Dahl
March 30, 2010
Beth Payne-Monroe
Bonnie - Words cannot express how sorry I am for the loss of your beloved husband. I pray you find comfort in the promise of eternity and the healing that he now knows. You and your family will remain in my heart and prayers. We love, because He first loved us - Beth Payne-Monroe and family
March 29, 2010
Dear Bonnie,
Ann called this evening to let me know about Jimmy. I am so sorry and am holding you in the light. Please know that Jimmy is at home with the Lord, and that family and friends are thinking of you.
Beth Waller Caldwell
March 29, 2010
Peggy Philbrick
Bonnie,
Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. I ran across a picture of Jim playing with Justin at a family reunion just last week and had to chuckle at his antics. We have some great memories.
Peggy
March 29, 2010
Ruth Dunn
Dear Bonnie,
I was really saddened to hear of Jimmy's death. Margaret Ann called me this morning and gave me the news. Unfortunately, I will be unable to make the trip to Charlotte to attend the services. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I have many fond memories of Jimmy from my childhood. He was quite a character and always made me laugh.
Love always,
Ruth Waller Dunn
March 29, 2010
Bonnie --I am so sadden by your lose. I will remember you and Jim and you will remain in my thoughts and prayers. Janet J. (Pageland,S.C.)
March 29, 2010
Janice Walker
Dear Bonnie,
So sorry for your loss of Jim especially so soon after your sister's unexpected passing. May you find peace and comfort knowing others are thinking of you and remembering you in their prayers. Sorry I won't be able to attend visitation or services due to work schedule, but I will be thinking of you during this time.
Yours in Christ,
Janice Walker
March 29, 2010
Leah Lapish Samples
Dear Bonnie,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your husband. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
With Sympathy,
Leah Lapish Samples
March 29, 2010
Linda Fernandez
Bonnie,
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Look to God for comfort. May God continue to bless you thru this difficult time.
March 29, 2010
Phillip and Michelle Bowen
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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