Bobby G. Austin

Bobby G. Austin, age 85 of Mouth of Wilson, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson. He was born on July 19, 1939, in Grayson County, Virginia to the late Don and Mildred McMillan Austin.

Bobby was a cherished husband, brother, and grandfather who loved his family above all else. He found great pleasure in fishing and riding his 4-wheeler, embracing the beautiful outdoors. He enjoyed reading western novels and watching "Gunsmoke". 

He is survived by his beloved wife, Patsy Richardson Austin; stepdaughter, Vickie Flanagan of Lansing; two sisters, Bonnie Jennings of Independence, VA, and Linda Austin of Mouth of Wilson, VA; one brother, Kenny Austin, of Mouth of Wilson, VA; stepmother, Gladys Austin of Grassy Creek; also surviving are five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and his cat, "TJ".

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Lloyd Day. Burial will follow in the Piney Creek Methodist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, prior to the funeral service at Ashelawn.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, in care of Sandy Roten, P.O. Box 132, Lansing, NC 28643.