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Carl Austin Obituary

AUSTIN Carl Austin, Jr. "Shy", fell asleep in death on Saturday, August 15, 2009. He was a loving husband, caring father and kind "pa pa" to his grandchildren. He was well known for his zeal in service to his God, Jehovah. He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. Carl is survived by his wife, Kayla; daughter, Shylett; grandsons, Aaquil and Rahman; niece, Chrystal; sisters, Yvonne, Louise and Paula; brothers, Larry, Ralph, Tony (Linda) and Ernest; nephes, Nic and Nate of Calif.; many other dearly loved, nephews, nieces and many friends. Special thanks to Dr. Shakir Sarwar MD; Grant Medical Center and Dr. Bruce Fleishman MD. Memorial service will be held 7:30 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2009 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2500 McCutcheon Road. The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. until the time of service. Arrangements by C. D. WHITE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1217 Mt. Vernon Ave.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Aug. 20, 2009.

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David & Danelle Johnson & Family

September 29, 2009

my dearest sweet strong sister kayla & family ,just reading all the love and encouragment on this page pretty much covers all thoughts especially the part where we wont suffer sickness and death ever again.jehovah continues to keep his faithful servants close and strenthened. you are very much loved all over the world wide brotherhood.im glad my family had the oppertunity to be touched by carl as well. he studied with my son and always looked foward to coming for davids study and we always prepared a meal and beverage his ginger ale (smile)we miss him and love him and thank you and jehovah for sharing him thankyou so much call sometime 447-9800 we,d love to hear from you.a compforting closeing scripture at revelation 21:4 agape the johnson,s

Carl Austin, Jr.

August 26, 2009

Rochelle Waldrop

August 25, 2009

Sister Austin, and family sorry to hear about Brother Austin, I just heard about it today. I will keep your family in my prayers, I am speaking in behalf of my dad also Milton Waldrop to send my condolences. May y'all continue to reflect on comforting thoughts Psalms 34:18,19 and Isaiah 41:10,13.

August 25, 2009

My memories are keepsakes
From which I'll never part
Jehovah has you in his keeping
I have you in my heart.

Although your presence is gone
And you cannot be touched
I thank Jehovah for the memories
They will always mean so much.....

Love you forever,
Your sis,
Paula

Paula

August 25, 2009

My memories are keepsakes
From which I'll never part.
Jehovah has you in his keeping
I have you in my heart.

Although your presence is gone
And you cannot be touched.
I thank Jehovah for the memories,
They will always mean so much.......

Love you forever,
Your Sis, Paula

Ralph Austin

August 24, 2009

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Jay and Darris Irvin

August 22, 2009

Kayla, we always looked forward to seeing you and Carl at assemblies and conventions, the "old timers" if I may say that, like ourselves remaining strong and faithful in the truth. Despite our illnesses, problems and just "being in Satan's system" we all smile and offer encouragement to one another just by seeing that we are standing strong! You and Carl always brought that to mind when we saw you both! Our prayers are with you and your family until we're able to finally say "we made it"!

Sarah Vinson)Baker

August 22, 2009

Kayla and Family,
May the love of friends and family comfort you at this sad time.But rest assure Jehovah promise us all that we will soon see all of our LOVE ONES again REAL SOON in the BEAUTIFUL PARADISE. Never forget the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, to a resurrection of life.

August 22, 2009

Ms. Kayla & Family,

My Prayers & thoughts are with you in your time of loss. May your memories bring you comfort and Jehovah gives you much peace.

Blessings, Nicol Holliman from the Laurels of Worthington

August 21, 2009

Our prayers are with you, Kayla, Shylett and family. I can't wait to see Carl's smiling face again. Even near the end, he was always positive and encouraging. He'll be dearly missed.
Raymond & Marla Latham (Columbus, OH)

Prowell Family

August 21, 2009

Mr. Austin you will be greatly missed. You had a smile that could light up a room. Mrs. Austin, rest assured that there will soon come a time when you and your husband will be together again.

Adrian (Stuff) Jones

August 21, 2009

Greetings,

To my family. Let us not only allow this to be a time in recognizing the passing of one of our loved ones, however, let us also allow this to be an opportunity to embrace and love US who are still here. Life is Love. It is Fragile. It is Precious. IT IS WORTH IT. Uncle Carl now has peace, it is time that we have peace as well.

With Love

STUFF

Peter & Cristina Parady

August 21, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss.

We look forward to the day, when we see Carl’s warm smile again and hear his laugh. A day when we will no longer speak of aches, pains or sorrows, but will speak of how good we feel and how good it is to see one another again.

DON ELLIOTT

August 21, 2009

A LOVE SUPREME ,PRAISE BE TO GOD ,DON ELLIOTT AND FAMILY

Mike, Rose & Chris Burden

August 21, 2009

Kayla and Family, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We can take comfort in the hope that we will be able to see him again soon, we'll miss him everyday until then. I still remember the long summer days of Nintendo : ) If there is ANYTHING we can do, please don't hesitate to call on us.

Wynette Collins

August 21, 2009

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

August 21, 2009

We were so saddened to hear of the loss of a dear friend. We have so many memories of our times together both socially and expecially in our service to Jehovah. May you Kayla and Shylett draw strenght from Jehovah knowing that soon we will see Carl and all our loved ones we have lost in death in a bright new world. This was Carl's hope and we will see him again..Jerry and Pat Marselle

Freda Harrington

August 21, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Gail Walker

August 20, 2009

Kayla and family: May pleasant memories and comfort from Jehovah, friends, and family sustain you during this time and onto the weeks, months and years ahead. Our hearts are with you...

Pamela Hayes Cradle

August 20, 2009

Kayla and Shylett, I am saddened hear about your loss. I have many pleasant memories of Carl and will look forward to seeing him again soon. You both will be in my prayers. Trust in Jehovah and he will get you through. Let me know if you need anything.

Tomeeka Jenkins

August 20, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

kathy simons-pittman

August 20, 2009

Carl was such a sincere person.
He always had the sweetest smile and
laugh.
His prescene will be missed.

Mike and Mary Boyer

August 20, 2009

Kala and Shylett,
We were so sorry and surprised to hear about your loss. We were no surprised however at the sorrow that death bring to us all. Though we realize the hope we have does not remove the sting, we look forward to seeing Jehovah's promises fulfilled when Carl will be with us again in the New System. Until then in our prayers you will be with Much Love and Sympathy,
Mike and Mary Boyer

Pat Johnson

August 20, 2009

Kayla and family: Love,thoughts and, prayers are with you and your family during this of loss.

Pittman's

August 20, 2009

Kayla, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Carl had such an optimistic spirit in himself, even when he was feeling very poor. He was secure in the hope we have before us.
Love Gary, Sandy and Alexis.

August 20, 2009

Dearest Kayla you and your family on in my thoughts this morning
I love you and Carl dearly, I go way back when we used to caome to
your home for bookstudy Carl was a riot and a piller in the congregation, He will only be sleep for a little while and JEHOVAH
will wake him up...Call us if you need anything...Hunter & Ursula Fischer......614-829-5828 or 614-379-9997 lol

Staci Smith

August 20, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Richard & Linda Venson

August 20, 2009

Please know that Jehovah's love surronds you and the family at this time of need.We all look forward to seeing our dear brother in the coming new system of things.

Leslie & Dan Lee

August 20, 2009

Kayla and Family,

Words don't express how we feel at times like these. But you can take comfort in Jehovah's promises and his Word. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

James Elliott

August 20, 2009

Kayla my condolence to You and your famliy "SHY" will be surely be missed. I will remember all the great times we spent together as kids and how he had all the Temptations and For Tops albums, was one of the sharpest dressed Men in town and the bond he had with you Kayla will for ever be remembered throughout time. Carl left some great foot prints for all to be proud and I am thankful to be his friends with you both. Be Blessed James "Smooth" Elliott

Angela Fleming (Buffie)

August 20, 2009

My condolences go out to you Shylett for the loss of your father. Know that I'm praying with and for you and your family.

Bristow's

August 20, 2009

Kayla and Family: We will truly miss Carl. He was such a friendly, loving, caring and spiritual man. I remember one of my last conversations with him at the Kingdom Hall. He asked about my mom, I asked him how he was doing, he said: "Tina, wouldn't it be so nice in the future (under God's Kingdom) when we wouldn't talk about how bad we feel, we will be talking about how good we feel"!!! Then he began to laugh his "priceless" laugh!!! We are really looking forward to seeing him awaken from sleep, soon, in the future. Take care. You and your family are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. Love Avery and Christina (Tina) Bristow

Carla Burkes

August 20, 2009

Kayla and Family,

May Jehovah comfort you and your family. Great memories have been left behind to help each one of you stay strong during these times. We will all miss him.

Donna Minor

August 20, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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