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He was born on November 21, 1931, in Charlottesville, the son of the late James Albert Austin and Louise (Wood) Austin.
He graduated from Waynesboro High School in 1950 and Fishburne Military School in 1951. He also attended Virginia Tech. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.
His work history includes General Electric, Paul Freed Ford and Genicom. He retired in 1996.
Jim was a member of the Waynesboro Country Club for over 40 years and served as president of the Waynesboro South Little League Baseball and the Waynesboro High School Athletic Boosters Club. His fascination with old cars led him to spend many an hour in restoring them.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Pat Schultz Austin; three children, James C. Austin Jr. and his wife, Ottilie, Thomas H. Austin and his fiancee, Donna, and Carrie Eheart.
Also surviving are six grandchildren, Michael Eheart, Justin, Cody, Jessica, Seth and Alexis Austin; two first cousins, George Milnes Austin of Nags Head, North Carolina, and Arthur Donald Austin of Hinckley, Ohio.
The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, November 26, 2010, at McDow Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Jim's name to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 1065, Waynesboro, VA 22980.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.mcdowfuneralhomeinc.com.
This obituary was originally published in the News Virginian.
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Judy Diggs
November 25, 2010
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Sherri Terrell
November 24, 2010
Pat, So very sorry for your loss, but God's gain. May you find many blessings at this difficult time. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers always. Love you all, Sherri Terrell-WHS-1981
Robin Arey
November 23, 2010
Jesus has taken a good man home. So sorry for your loss. It takes time but the pain will get better. Thank God for the time you had with him and for your memories. My prayers and thoughts are with you. God Bless you. Robin Arey
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