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Barrett Austin Obituary
Easley
PFC Barrett Lyle Austin, 20, of Easley, S.C., died April 21, 2013 in Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries sustained when his vehicle was attacked by an enemy improvised explosive device in Wardak Province, Afghanistan, April 17, 2013. He was assigned to the 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
PFC Austin was born in Easley on November 10, 1992 to Curt and Yolanda Buck Austin. He was a 2011 graduate of Pickens High school and was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church in Easley.
Surviving in addition to his parents is his wife, Heather Hooker Austin of Fort Stewart, GA; two sisters, Summer Harris and Jordan Austin both of Easley; a nephew, Machen Harris of Easley; grandparents, Don and Betty Austin of Pickens and Benny and Helen Buck of Darlington, SC; his great grandmother, Gertie Jones of Darlington, SC; his uncles and aunts, Donnie and Rhonda Austin of Pickens and Ernie and Rita Buck of Darlington, SC.
A service to Celebrate PFC Austin's life will be held on Wednesday May 1, 2013 at 4:00 PM at Rock Springs Baptist Church with burial to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens with full military honors.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Rock Springs Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Curtis Austin /Special Account at BB&T Bank, memo on check must say Austin Memorial.
Online condolences may be expressed by visiting DillardFunerals.com
The family will be at the home of his parents.
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kurisu nunn
March 22, 2021
thanks for the support on my transition, homie
Judi and Homer Price
April 24, 2019
Thnak You for your service!
susan coti
April 24, 2019
Remembering Barrett and wishing you peace. I will always remember your beloved son.
Sid Busch
May 28, 2013
I would be honored if you would allow me to run the BALTIMORE MARATHON in Oct in Honor of your son. I Live in Goose Creek SC,and would be proud to present you with my finishers medal.
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Dezirai and anthony Wallace
May 18, 2013
Thanks for the memories love and friendship you showed us. you gave me courage and strength to endure what i never believed i could. you brought us closer together and our son is alive bc of you. your memory will live on and you will live forever in our hearts. we love you hon and we know youre up there in heaven smiling down on us all. thanks to you and your family. they are in our prayers.
Becky Wood
May 6, 2013
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it's the memories of you that are the most precious.
By Lamaretta Simmons
Lynne Neibert
May 5, 2013
Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who work to send handmade prayer shawls and/or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one while serving our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church would like to extend our sincere sympathy and to honor your son and husband's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a prayer gift which will be mailed to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses of those who would like to receive one and which gift they would like to receive. We will send our gift as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved on who died while serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne
Katherine Roper
May 5, 2013
Thanks for your service may you rest in peace prayers go out to the family and friends
susan coti
May 5, 2013
I am so very sorry for your loss. May Barrett rest in peace. I lost my son last summer in Helmand Province. He was a US Marine.
Diane Baker
May 4, 2013
You are one of God's angels now. Thank you for your years of service and your ultimate sacrifice so that we can have our freedoms. Prayers to your family and to your military family. God speed.
Cheryl and Jack Ashmore
May 2, 2013
Thank you so much for your service. We know Freedom isn't free. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Cheryl and Jack Ashmore
Soldiers Angels
Judi and Homer Price
May 2, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire extended family.
Thank you for your service! Thank you for our freedom. God bless you all!
Mindy Brown
May 2, 2013
I was Barret's Sunday School teacher when he was in the nursery at Berea First Baptist. He was such an amazing child and grew up to be an amazing man. The Austin family will remain in my prayers during this difficult time. He was a man to be proud of and that is a testimony to his parents. We thank you for his service and the pleasure of knowing him.
RrANDY ROBERTS
May 2, 2013
Curt and Yolanda,
I was so sorry to hear about Barrett. I am truly sorry I could not make the service.
You are all in my prayers and I PRAY GOD will Help All through this .
MAY THE GOD OF ALL PEACE, COMFORT AND AMAZING GRACE KEEP TILL YOU UNTIL YOU CAN SEE BARRETT AGAIN IN HIS NEW BODY.
RANDY ROBERTS
DARLINGTON,SC
May 2, 2013
Rest in Peace, young man. I didn't know you but I know you went to keep all of us safe. Greater love hath no man that he gives up his life for others. I will pray for you and your family. We love you and we thank you.
Nancy Mills
St. Francis Hospital
May 2, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Thank you for your service and for our freedom. God Bless. Sincerely,
~Proud Air Force Mom
Dana M Edwards
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
David & Angela Raycher
May 2, 2013
God bless you and your family. Thank you for all that you did. Freedom is never free. Thank you for your service.
David & Angela Raycher
May 2, 2013
Thank you for all that you have given, so that we have our freedom. Freedom is never free. God bless you and your family.
Connie Ashford
May 1, 2013
I'm sending our thoughts and prayers for the Austin family. My son is in Afghanistan and knew Barrett from Ft. Stewart. My heart goes out to you. God bless your family as I know he was hero in serving our country.
Wanda McCall
May 1, 2013
Thinking of you and your family during this time. May you feel the arms of the world around your heart.
Mike and Elaine Kelley
May 1, 2013
Our prayers are with all of you during this difficult time and we be forever grateful for the service and sacrifice of Barrett Austin.
Janet May
May 1, 2013
May the comfort of Our Lord Jesus be with the family.
Barrett will alway's be in your heart forever.
I will always remember his sweet smile. Thank you for serving our country.
Miller Family
May 1, 2013
How far that little candle throws his beams!
So shines a good deed in a weary world.
~William Shakespeare
Thank you for your service.
Nancy and Chuck Zende
May 1, 2013
May the love of Christ and the wonderful memories of Barrett sustain you all in this time of grief.
We are ever grateful for Barrett's service and sacrifice so that we all may enjoy freedom. There is no greater love than that which your son demonstrated for us all.
May 1, 2013
God bless this hero. My thoughts and prayers are with family and friends during this most difficult time.
Beatrice Boggs
May 1, 2013
I cannot imagine what the family is going through but I want all of you to know I'M praying for all of you.JESUS died to save us form our sins, your Barrett died so I can live free in this great nation.No one can tell me I can't pray and worship in freedom. What a price he paid: "No greater love hath any man than one who will lay down his life for another" May GOD give you the GRACE needed durin this time.
Beatrice Boggs & Family
May 1, 2013
Sorry for your lose I know how you feel I also lose a brother in the war. You have my prayers. Joyce
J Kemper
May 1, 2013
HERO
Caren Demarest
May 1, 2013
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE ENTIRE FAMILY.
DENNIS PEACE
May 1, 2013
ITS BECOUSE OF MEN LIKE YOUR SON THAT WE ARE ABLE TO TO FREELY SEND MESSAGES LIKE THIS . GOD BE WITH YOU DURING THIS TROUBLED TIME. BARRETT L AUSTON I SOLUTE YOU SIR.
Hope Williamson
May 1, 2013
Thoughts and prayers are with the family. No words can take your pain away but know he is with our Lord in Heaven. We will always keep you in prayer
Tara lecroy
May 1, 2013
the light is with you,we will all miss you.but will see yu again.I know you are watching over your family.Thank You for your sacrifice for all.
The Loftis Family
May 1, 2013
Thanks for the your sons service to our country. It is because of brave young men and women like him that we are truly grateful. May God be with you.
KENNY
May 1, 2013
TO THE FAMILY MAY GOD BE WITH YOU DURING THIS HARD TIME.YOUR SON,HUSBAND,BROTHER GAVE ALL HE IS A AMERICAN HERO,JUST REMEMBER YOU ALL WAS BLESSED TO HAVE HIM IN YOUR LIFE,REST IN PEACE BARRETT AND MAY GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL YOU DESERVE IT PICKENS COUNTY'S HERO
Todd
April 30, 2013
May God bless and comfort the family of this American hero.
Doris Phillips
April 30, 2013
So sorry for this family's loss. Time will help ease the pain but it will never be the same. May God be with you in your grief.
D. Heffelfinger
April 30, 2013
May God comfort each of you in a very special way. Thoughts and prayers are with all if you.
Buddy & Peggy Wensell
April 30, 2013
Rest in Peace Soldier! My thoughts & prayers go out to your family.
Barbara
April 30, 2013
My heart breaks for you. The pain of losing a child must be so painful. Thank you for serving the USA. I will never forget your sacrifice.
Doris Jones
April 30, 2013
Sorry for your loss. May GOD continue to BLESS The FAMILY and may HE rest in pesce. Thanks for YOUR SERVICE.
Cindi
April 30, 2013
Thank you PFC Barrett Austin for paying the ultimate sacrifice for our country. God wrap your arms around this loveing family.
Jenny
April 30, 2013
Thank you for your service and the ultimate sacrifice. God bless you during this difficult time.
John Skelton
April 30, 2013
You are in our thoughts and prayers. You son gave his life in the service of our Nation. May God sustain and bless you in the days ahead.
Beth Sturkie
April 30, 2013
All gave some, some gave all. Thank you PFC Austin for your service. May you rest in peace.
Anne
April 30, 2013
A true hero who paid the ultimate price. Thank you for serving this great Nation. May you rest in peace.
Judy Hardeman
April 30, 2013
My Condolences, to PFC Austin and his Family.
Vicki Futrell
April 30, 2013
So sorry for the loss of your son PFC Barrett Austin,he is a true Hero in our hearts. May Godbless you all.
April 30, 2013
God bless you for giving your all for us. May you rest in peace. Your family are in our prayers.
Georgia Thomas
April 30, 2013
so sorry for your lost at such a young age.may the God who gives hope fill you with all joy and peace...rom 15:13.
April 30, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. God bless this young man for his service to our country. Debbie
mary fincannon
April 30, 2013
May God be with you at this time of sorrow.We must always remember the price that has been paid.
Brenda Stinnett
April 30, 2013
I am so proud PFC Barrett For his service to our country. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends. I do not know Barrett but I lost my son sergeant Matthew Kistler on April 5th. I am so proud of these young man that fight for our freedom. May God be with you and that time will heal our pain. For god knows our sons will never be forgotten my thoughts and prayers are with you
Greg Prewitt
April 30, 2013
Thank you son. You're home now. Rest easy.
Jennifer Thompson
April 30, 2013
Thank you for your service to our country PFC Barret Austin. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Connie Kirkland
April 30, 2013
God Bless your son, Barrett for serving his Country. Sending prayers for your family and know that your lost is our Country's loss, also. I pray that God will be with your family and friends.
Sandra Dobson
April 30, 2013
So sorry for your loss. PFC Austin was truly a great American. He gave all for his country. We will be praying for your family and will continue to pray for all our military. May Jesus keep ya'll in His tender care.
April 30, 2013
God bless this American servant and his loved ones. Your family of grateful and blessed countrymen can never repay your devotion to us. ~ An Arlington Wife
The Cox Family
April 30, 2013
Thank you PFC Barrett Austin for your faithful service and ultimate sacrifice. Our prayers are with the family.
Blanton Family
April 30, 2013
May God Bless you and hold you in His care. I will keep you Family in my prayers..God Bless You.....
April 30, 2013
Dear Austin Family,
I am so sorry. My deepest condolences to each of you. I know you are truly loved by so many here, and I know our Heavenly Father is right there by your side. I am very thankful for Barrett and his commitment to all of us by serving our Nation.
Love -
Venice McCall - Rock Springs Church Family
April 30, 2013
Praying for the family!!! I honestly know what your going thru, My family did the same in 2010.
Nothing compares to the silence right before the plane lands, You've always thought about the hugs & kisses with his return but, that's no longer.
April 30, 2013
DELORIS
April 30, 2013
so sorry for your loss , our prayers are with the family, he gave ALL !AN AMERICAN HERO
April 30, 2013
I do not know the family but I would like to extend my sympathy and thank your son for his service to our wonderful country. Tammy Easley SC
Ethel BOWEN
April 30, 2013
We do not know what a true hero is until we have to light a candle for a young brave man like this. May GOD bless you and carry you through your hardest and proudest moment.
Ellis Family
April 30, 2013
While we did not know Barrett, we will be forever grateful for his service. God needed his handsome soldier home. His family will forever be in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all.
Donna Leonard
April 30, 2013
I didn't know Barrett, but I just want to say Thank You for what you did for our Country. God Bless you all.
April 30, 2013
Our hearts are deeply saddened by your loss. May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. Our thanks to your loved one for his service to our country. The Lowery Family from Greer, SC
Rosanne Nikkel
April 30, 2013
Thank you for your service, prayers are with your family at time.
Patricia Diane Hendrix
April 30, 2013
May God bless you PFC Barrett L. Austin you are our hero, I pray for comfort and peace for your family.
Derek Smith
April 30, 2013
Dear Austin Family,
Please accept my deepest condolence on the loss of your Soldier Barrett.
I am a veteran of this grateful nation and I salute Him. May God provide you all comfort during this dark hour.
thelma briggs
April 30, 2013
Don't know the brave young man, just want to say thank you, for giving your life for a good cause. Sympathy to his family.
Hudson Family
April 30, 2013
We did not know Barrett or his family, but we are grateful and thankful for his service to his country. Special prayers and sympathy to the entire family.
April 30, 2013
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Our hearts and prayers are with your loved ones.
Debra Hawes Wilson
April 30, 2013
Did not know Barrett or any of his family. My heartfelt sympathies and prayers are with you, all. For his sacrifice and the loss you are enduring, may God bless you. He is a true hero.
Annette Asbill
April 30, 2013
I didn't know your loved one but I know the pain of losing a child. We may not understand in this life why this has happened but one day we will. I know that God will be right there with you all in the days ahead. Just trust in Him. Cherish the memories of Barrett. One day you will be reunited & see him again. Love and prayers to all, (I am friends with Robin and Rev. & Mrs. Goude).
nam vet
April 30, 2013
Sweet Jesus, please provide strength and comfort for his family and close friends.
Debbie L
April 30, 2013
A true Hero. Thank you for serving our country!
Susan Cooke
April 30, 2013
We did not know PFC Austin; however, we too are parents of a soldier and want to thank him for his ultimate sacrifice. May sweet memories of Barrett bring you comfort and peace. His dedication to his family, friends and country is most evident and our hearts and prayers are with all of you.
Our deepest sympathy,
The Cooke Family, Taylors SC
Sherry Beck
April 30, 2013
The Staff Of The Quality Inn Fort Jackson
RIP God bless you
Diane Brown
April 29, 2013
Thank u Barrett for your sacrifice so I can be free! I know God had so many rewards waiting for u when u entered the gates of Heaven!
U gave your all for us!
May God wrap His arms of love & comfort around your loved ones!
God bless u! Thank u!
mcgaha family
April 29, 2013
may god be with you and your family in the death of you american hero.
April 29, 2013
There are no words perfect enough to express our sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. May God bless you and comfort you in the days and hours ahead. We are eternally grateful for the job Barrett was doing and for his ultimate sacrifice.
Prayerfully,
The Sanford Family, Spartanburg, SC
Kathy Payne Barnett
April 29, 2013
Having had the opportunity to visit Cuba twice and realize first hand the freedoms we have here in the USA, I do not take Barrett's desire to serve our country lightly. It is because of young men (and now women) who since WWI have defended the freedoms we all take for granted. My sons are able to pursue their dreams because of young men who, like Barrett , have died keeping the USA a free country. There are no words I can say that will comfort you or lessen your pain. All I can say is a simple "Thank You".
Kerr Family
April 29, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God keep you forever in his holy hands.
Anne
April 29, 2013
I have been blessed to grow old in the light of freedom because young men and women marched into the darkness to defend it. My deepest condolences are extended to the family. May God bless the memory of American hero PFC Barrett Austin; I am most grateful for the last full measure of devotion he offered for my country.
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