1939
2017
William Allen Austin, 78, of Madison Heights passed away Friday, September 29, 2017, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Patricia Gresham Austin. Born July 22, 1939, in Amherst County, he was the son of the late Ernest Allen Austin and the late Mary Rutherford Austin.
William was a retired charge aide for the Central Virginia Training Center, and he was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He also served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
William is survived by his children, Michael Austin (Paige Wilson) of Lynchburg, Kevin Austin (Judy) of Madison Heights and Patricia A. Metts (Robert) of Concord; three siblings, Donald E. Austin (Betty) of Clifford, Stephen H. Austin (Sheila) of Madison Heights and David K. Austin (Judy) of Lynchburg; twelve grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints with Bishop Chris McDaniel officiating. Interment will follow at Briarwood Memorial Gardens in Amherst.
The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at Whitten Monelison Chapel.
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October 3, 2017
Dearest Patty ,Mike, and Kevin , our deepest sympathy's for the loss of your father. May you find peace and comfort in the loving arms of your Families and friends. Your father was the best neighbor anyone could ever hope for. A true friend to my mother "Mary" for the last 30+ years. It was always so reassuring to know they were side-by-side. I know there will not be a day that will go by without all of us, thinking of your dad and the wonderful years of living in his company. The entire neighborhood I'm sure will never forget his kind heart. He truly "loved thy neighbor" and we all truly loved him! Sincerely, Robin Bortzer Boyd and family.
October 2, 2017
Penny Austin
I am truly sorry to hear about the passing of William. He was a wonderful man and I loved all of my birdhouses that he made for me. His laugh and always making me laugh will be missed. Sending thoughts and prayers your way.
October 2, 2017
Eli Richardson
i am so sorry for your loss, i worked with him for 2 or 3 years, on shanadoah hall, when he came from smith square and he was a funny guy, he said i want everybody to call me sargent, and to go by my little black book, because i am the charge aide up here on 2nd shift, i said wait a minute i am a charge aide up here also, and i am on 1st shift, he said they just can call you private, he said because you haven't been where i have been, private Eli, it don't have nothing to do with you being black, private Eli because i have black friends, private Eli, so are we clear now, i said yes sir Sargent Austin , he said private Richardson you are dismiss, and then he just smile and then laugh, and said here go down stairs and get us a soda private, those was the good old time, he was a very caring person, and was very caring when he worked with the clients, he loved those clients at Central Virginia Training Center, i will miss him rest in peace Sargent MR. William A Austin.
October 1, 2017
Doris and Tommy Thompson
So sorry to hear of your loss. Extra prayers for all of your family thru this difficult time.
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