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Randolph E. Austin Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Randolph "Randy" or "Goode"E. Austin Jr., 39, of the 1000 block of Thicket Wynd, passed away Oct. 3, 2009, at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. He was born March 25, 1970 in Brooklyn, N.Y. He was a 1989 graduate of Indian River High School. Randy was employed with the Sheraton Hotel in food service. He was predeceased by his grandparents, William and Grace Cannady and Herman and Alma Jones. He is survived by one son, Tavon J. Hyman; his mother, Cynthia K. Austin; his father, Randolph E. Austin Sr. (Bernadette); three sisters, Nichole Kennedy (Shawn), Danielle' Sanders and Lintisha Saunders; two brothers, Roger W. Johnson III and Thomas L. Hull; his special son, Isaiah; a dear friend, Jennie Forseca; a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Metropolitan Funeral Service, 120 W. Berkley Ave. Pastor Robert Laury will officiate. Interment will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 8, 2009.

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Marcus Franklin

October 22, 2009

God's peace and blessing be with you and your family my dear brother.You will truly be missed here. Next time. One.

Diana Ruud

October 10, 2009

Danielle and Family,
May God give you peace and strength during this very difficult time of loss and may you find comfort in the thoughts and prayers of those who care.

Cheryl Wood

October 9, 2009

Pastor Austin & Bernadette,
My deepest condolences for your family's loss. Although I never actually met Randy, I felt like I new him through the stories his brother Roger would tell during the years we worked together at NIH.

Clarence and Barbara Williams

October 9, 2009

Austin Family,

God does not make mistakes and Randolph Jr. was certainly no mistake. Say not in grief that he is no more but say in thankfulness that he was. We join you in a brief moment of mourning because we know that God comforts us and teaches us how to survive and thrive during such a time as this. The joy of the Lord is our strength.

Cynthia Wise

October 9, 2009

Pastor Austin and Family-
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God continue to keep you in His tender care today and forever more.

peggy tilley

October 8, 2009

randy u will be missed u i will see u soon me and joseph will love u and miss u always.

frances tilley

October 8, 2009

My Dear Randy,Please look down and watch over us ,You will be truly missed such a gerntle soul did not deserve such a tradegy will pray for your devoted family and friend see you soon my friend.

October 8, 2009

Home from the earthly journey, safe for eternity.
May God send angels to give you and your family comfort and strength for the days ahead.

Esther Pooler (Chesapeake, Va.)

Tina Dominski

October 8, 2009

Bernadette & family,

May God give you peace and strength at this difficult time. Know that your family and FRIENDS will be there for you!

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