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Samuel Paul Austin, 56, of Lynchburg, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2010 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Sharon Austin for 29 years.
Sam was born on May 20, 1954 in Lynchburg, Virginia, a son of the late Gracie and Warren Austin. He retired as a driver from Flowers Baking Company. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Kenny George.
Along with his wife Sharon, Sam is survived by his two daughters: Dana Ferguson, and her husband Bryan, Erica Austin, and Chris; his four grandchildren: Taylor Dudley, Ethan Smith, Sammie Austin, and Ryleigh Ferguson; his sister, Wanda George; numerous nieces and nephews, and many close family and friends.
A graveside service will be conducted on Friday, October 29, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Virginia Memorial Park with Rev. Tom Walker officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 28, 2010 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at Whitten Timberlake Chapel.
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Memories and Condolences
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Elizabeth Ewers
November 23, 2010
Sharon, and family: I am so very sorry for your loss! I just learned of his untimely passing and I still can't believe it. Johnny and I will miss him so! We would have been there for you, had we known. His smile and laughter were contagious; he'll be missed by many. Love and prayers, Liz Ewers and John Wooldridge
Don Stratton
October 30, 2010
Dear Sharon, This is Don Stratton, I used to work with your husband at flowers bakery, we drove together. He always had a smile for me and I will always remember that he liked to laugh, He will be truely missed by all of his friends and co-workers. Sincerly Don Stratton
Don Stratton
October 30, 2010
Dear Sharon, You don't know me but I used to drive with your husband, Sam at Flowers Bakery. I drove for them for fifteen years. My name is Don Stratton, I'm very sorry for your lost.
October 28, 2010
Sharon, We were so distressed to hear about your sad loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We hope it helps to know you have lots of friends that are thinking about you. With our deep sympathy, Warren and Caroline
chuck&pat casey
October 27, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Morgan Kidd
October 27, 2010
Sam I will miss you so much you have no clue. Work will not be the same with out your bright and smiling face there to laugh at me running around like a chicken with its head cut off. But I know that your still there watching us and I'll make sure to still come sit with you every night at your table. I love you so much and will think of you always. Love Morgan Kidd (Big Lick Tropical Grill)
October 27, 2010
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Steve, Faith, and Christina
Victoria Thacker
October 27, 2010
I would just like to say that it truely broke my heart when I got word of Sams passing. I work at Big Lick's and he was a regular who always brightened up the resturaunt with his humor. He will be greatly missed. My prayers go out to you,(Sharon) as well as his friends and family. I know how devastating it is to lose a love one, as my dad passed in 2005. It gets easier to handle but you'll never forget his loss. Remeber the good times you shared with him, I'm sure he would love to see the smiles on your faces- just like the ones he often put there. I already miss Sam, he was a great man and never ceased to make me laugh or brighten up my night when I'd had a bad day. God took you too soon. You'll always be in my prayers.
October 27, 2010
May the light of the candle always show you that God is with you in your time of grief.
October 27, 2010
I am sorry for you loss, i know the feeling of losing someone dear. He was a wonderful man, that many enjoyed to be around. Hes always and thoughts and prayers as well as the family!
Vickey (Denton) Pafford
October 27, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Sheila Fragoso
October 27, 2010
I am shocked by his sudden passing. He was awesome and we will miss him greatly. We pray for all of you and we love you. Sheila and Jose Fragoso (Maiden, NC)
October 27, 2010
So very sorry for your loss. We always thought so much of of Sam. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We love you. Carl & Sandy
emma martin
October 27, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Brandon Brown
October 26, 2010
We are really sorry for your loss. I wish there was more I coulda done. We are praying for your family. Love Brandon Brown and Dara Rowland
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