Clayton Eugene Austin, Jr., 85 of Dallas, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday November 1, 2017. Clayton was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a hard worker who loved his family. He was the heating and air conditioning supervisor for two textile plants. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Clayton is the son of the late Lottie Gaddis Austin and Clayton Eugene Austin, Sr. Preceding him in death are his sister Hazel Austin and brothers Donald and Jerry Austin.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 66 years, Jessie Ledford Austin, his daughters Deborah Austin (Edward Keplin), Marleen Cantler and Melody Rowe. Clayton leaves behind a sister – Linda Austin-Huffstetler as well as seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service for Clayton will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday November 5, 2017 at Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park, 2205 Williamsburg Drive, Gastonia.
Those who wish to offer expressions of sympathy and share fond memories, please visit Clayton’s guest book at: www.carothersfuneralhomedallas.com
The family request that in lieu of flowers donations be made in Clayton’s name to the American Cancer Society – P.O. Box 22470, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or www.cancer.org.
The family of Clayton Austin, Jr. has entrusted his care to the staff at the Dallas Funeral Home. We are deeply honored.
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