Larry Austin

Candler - Larry Eugene Austin (Big A) a lifelong resident of Candler, NC died peacefully following a long illness which he battled with the positivity and bravery that he was known and loved for by many. He leaves a legacy of strength, faith, love and laughter. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leland S. and Margaret Grace Lance Austin; a daughter, Kelly Renee Austin; a sister, Sylvia Ann Childers; and a brother, Michael S.Austin. Big A was a graduate of Enka High School class of 1961. Upon graduating he joined the United States Army where he served as a Medic. He was a member of the Enda Candler Lion's Club. He formed lifelong and meaningful friendships throughout his childhood, in school, with his fellow Veterans, as well as in his workplace, and in his community. He grew up in a loving, close knit, Christian family and had an unbreakable bond with his siblings, cousins, his many nieces and nephews and his four cherished grandchildren. His joy in life was his family and friends and making them laugh. Larry is survived by his daughter, Gina Austin-Stewman (Kevin); his sister, Oneida Mason (Hoyt); his brother, Raydean Austin (Wanda); four grandchildren, Logan Khidekel (his "best friend"), Chloe Khidekel (his "babydoll"), and Chloe and Courtney Stewman. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the Canton Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the Reverend Earl Jones officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

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