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Robert Austin Obituary
Salisbury-Robert "Bob" H. Austin, 82, of Salisbury, peacefully departed this life to enter eternal rest on Monday, April 6, 2015 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake.
He was born May 7, 1932, a son of the late Robert and Edith Housel Austin.
"Pop", as he was known by his family, proudly served his country in the US Army. He was a school teacher for 39 years in Ohio, Snow Hill, Berlin and Salisbury. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Elks Lodge of Meyersdale, Pennsylvania. He was a true dog lover and will be greatly missed by his faithful dog and companion, "Gypsy."
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Lynn S. Austin; two daughters, Bobbi Miler and husband, Timothy of Keller, Texas and Jennifer Dennis and husband, Charlie of Denton, Texas; two sons, Pratt Dukes of Virginia Beach and Robbie Dukes of Salisbury; six grandchildren, Lauren Dukes, Duke Dennis, Julia Lee, Taylor Dukes, and Casey and Mason Cook; and two great grandchildren, Raelyn Woodhouse and MaKenna Lee. He is also survived by two special friends, Doug Spurry and Dwayne Byington; and a host of friends, as he was a friend to all he met.
A celebration of Bob's life will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 211 Phillip Morris Drive in Salisbury, where a visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00. Dave Duitscher, Chaplain, will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Coastal Hospice at the Lake, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21801.
Arrangements are being handled by Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com
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Stewart
April 22, 2015
My sincere condolences goes out to your family at this difficult time hope you may find peace in our loving God who cares for you 1 Peter 5:6,7..
April 15, 2015
Deepest sympathy to the family of ROBERT. May God comfort you with his love, as we all look to his promises to end death and sickness.
Barbara Eanes
April 10, 2015
Pratt and family. sorry for your loss. Mr Austin was a good man and will be missed. I also had him in JMB Class of 1982
Charles and Connie Wessels
April 10, 2015
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
April 9, 2015
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Phyllis & Gale Lank
Timothy Gladden
April 9, 2015
Mr. Austin was truly a Great man. He was my teacher in school. He truly will be missed.So sorry to here about his passing.He is resting in the arms of God.Timothy Gladden. Class of 1978.
April 8, 2015
MR AUSTIN WAS A GOOD MAN AND FRIEND TO THE CLASS OF 1975 JMB GOD BLESS YOU AMEN
Kelley Callis
April 8, 2015
Bob will be missed by all he met, friendly smile, jokes and very happy, he will be missed by my family
Cathy Allen Appleby
April 8, 2015
Mr. Austin was my seventh grade homeroom teacher (Bennett). At that young age, I remember him as friendly, fun to be around and always smiling!
JOHN LIVINGSTON
April 8, 2015
RIP BOB
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