We were blessed to celebrate Mr. USA’s 95th birthday on May 18th. He went to paradise on June 11, 2019. USA was born in West Virginia, and later moved to Columbus, Ohio. He was married to his loving wife Peggie Austin for 37 years. He retired from the Federal Government (DCSC) after 37 years of service. He served in the US Army. His bravery during WWII earned him several medals and ribbons, including The Purple Heart, Bronze Star Combat Infantry and Victory Medal WWII.
Dad loved sports especially baseball and football. He loved to dance even in his wheelchair. His kind soft speaking voice touched everyone’s heart, with his words of wisdom. Many consider him to be their mentor and a father figure. Many people asked him what his secret was to longevity and no wrinkles. His famous words were,” Don’t worry about nothing you can’t change”.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ulysses and Carolyn Austin; wife, Peggie Austin; sons, Tyrone, Eugene, Spencer, and Douglas. He leaves to cherish memorable moments, sons, Hubert, David ( Deborah), Ja’Mell (Venetia) Austin, and Savita (Ramon) Hudson; daughter LaVonda McLean; and a host of grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Friday, June 28, 2019 at the MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 Livingston Ave.
Interment at Arlington Field of Honor.
You can have hope because God promises to get rid of( Revelations 21:3-5 ) our enemy forever.Yes ,eliminate that last enemy,death replacing it a global earthly resurrection ,the former things will be gone forever.My deepest condolences to all of the family and friends.1Corinthians 15:26.
To the Austin family. My heart is with you and your family at this time of your loss. There is comfort in knowing God’s promises about the resurrection hope. (Acts 24:15) and (John 5:28,29) In the past God has resurrected humans and He is eager to do it again because He hates death. (Mark 5:41-43) It is not God’s purpose originally for mankind to grow old, get sick and die. To learn more about God’s promises go to JW.ORG. There are online Bible study lessons featured and more. Love Your Neighbor Irish J. Richardson