Daniel Clegg Austin Sr.

Dan Austin Sr. went to heaven on March 9, 2022 at the age of 91. He was born on January 15, 1931 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dan and his parents, Louise L. Austin and Wilbur C. Austin, moved to Atlanta, Georgia when Dan was five. After graduating from Georgia Tech, Dan joined the Air Force as a second lieutenant. He served as an intercept controller during the Korean War in Casablanca, French Morocco. After serving in the Air Force, he worked for Gulf Oil in Raleigh, North Carolina.

In 1959, Dan began his lifelong passion; building and developing. He was the past President of the Raleigh Homebuilders Association, past Builder of the Year for Raleigh, past President of North Raleigh Rotary Club, Treasurer of Newbern Avenue Daycare Center, past Director of Family Services of Wake County, past founding Director of Carolina Federal Savings and Loan, past Director of Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, member of the Salvation Army’s advisory board, and past Triangle Developer of the Year.

Dan was dedicated to God, his family and friends. Dan was a faithful, selfless, dependable, honest, loyal and patient man. His laugh and smile were infectious.

Dan is survived by the love of his life, Joanne Austin, by his three children, Gail Young (Steve), Dan Austin Jr (Brenda), Stephen Austin, by his six grandchildren Christopher Young, Kelly Young, Laura Austin, Aimee Rich, Dan Austin III, Pam Hancock and by his great granddaughter, Riley Grace.

A Celebration of Life will be held on March 17, 2022 at Christ Baptist Church, 400 Newton Rd., Raleigh, 27615 at 3:00.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Christ Baptist Church or a charity of your choice.