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2024
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John Austin Obituary
Scott was born in Hattiesburg, MS on June 27, 1962. Was raised most of his childhood in Birmingham, AL. In 1980 he graduated from Mandeville High School in Louisiana. He attended Northwest MS Jr College on a full music scholarship, playing the trumpet. Then attended The University of Southern Mississippi. He was a proud Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonian. Growing up, he played most sports but excelled in soccer and even played in the adult league In Memphis. We will miss his fun and witty personality. People told him he should have been a standup comedian. Scott was so friendly and cared deeply for others. He was a great conversationalist. Scott loved dogs and was distraught over recent loss of his chocolate lab Barkley. He was a huge New Orleans Saints fan no matter if they were winning or losing. He was baptized as a child and was close to our Lord Jesus, especially during these last couple years. He was preceded in death by his parents Linda and Bill Austin. To cherish his memory, he leaves behind his son Cory Austin, sister Kim Brown, her husband Jackie, brother Mark Austin. Two nephews, Chandler Brown and Brayden Austin, Aunts and many cousins.
We love you, Scott and will see you again in Heaven soon!
A memorial service to celebrate Scott's life will be held on Friday, September 20 at 10:00 AM, at Memphis Funeral Home, 5599 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38119.
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Niaya Whiting
May 27, 2025
My condolences, my God, you had been on my mind since your last haircut. I just thought you were coming to the shop at some point. You are greatly missed and your personality was a light to my day! Miss you , rest well my friend, your barber, Niaya @ A Gentleman's Touch
Paul Gunter
August 26, 2024
Scott, you made everyone feel important, and when folks felt out of place, you made them feel at easy and soon laughing with your infectious humor. During our fraternity rush, you asked me if I was a Sinfonian, you said with me, Once a Sinfonian, Always a Sinfonian, Long Live Sonf9nia !! You are a Sinfonian Scott. You have left a hole in your family, but you are filling a spot in heaven where Jesus has prepared for you. See you soon, Brother, Rest in Jesus.
Christel Burr
August 26, 2024
Scott your sense of humor and good heart will be missed by many.
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