John Lee Austin

John Austin Obituary

DECATUR - John Lee Austin (Wilkins), 46, departed this life on Thursday, July 31, 2008 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. John Lee was born December 12, 1961 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of John Frank Austin and Williene Fucher Austin. He was a graduate of Douglas MacArthur High School. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of St. Peter's AME Church, having served on the Usher Board and was a choir member. He was a former employee of Bergner's Department Store and Goldblatts. His love for cooking landed him many cooking jobs in Decatur. He loved his family and grandchildren. He leaves cherished memories to his daughters, Shakila (Lamont) Jackson, Stephanie Austin and Nicole Austin all of Decatur; mother, Williene F. Austin of Decatur; brother, Ernie Gerale (Priscilla) Grinage of Atlanta, Georgia; sisters, Karen G. Hamlett of Atlanta, Georgia and Karol V. (Elmer) Moore of Decatur; god-mother, aunt Genevieve McCutcheon; five grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. His father, one brother and one sister preceded him in death. Celebration of Life Services will be 11:00 am Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at St. Peter's AME Church, 515 S. Church Street, with Pastor Carey A. Grady officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services in the church. Burial will be held in Greenwood Cemetery. Please express condolences to the family of John Lee Austin at www.walkerfs.com. Professional Services provided by Walker Funeral Service & Chapel. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp

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Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Aug. 4, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for John Austin

13 Entries

Brenda Kay McCullough

December 13, 2021

So sorry to hear about
Lee. He was so sweet and caring.

Gilda Spencer

August 7, 2008

Mrs. Austin, Karol and Karen
I just learned of Lee's passing today and I wanted to tell you that I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories of Lee and growing up on Forest - it seems like just yesterday we were running around playing hide-and-go-seek. I pray that God gives you strength and peace!
Love, Gilda (Livingston)Spencer

Robert Johnson

August 6, 2008

To the Austin Family:

Our prayers are with the entire family. Uncle Lee will be truly missed. May God comfort you all during your time of bereavement.

Our deepest condolences,
The Johnson Family

michelle/Tony Eubanks

August 5, 2008

Dear Austin Family,You have are deepest sympathy.Lee was a special friend and classmate.May God grant you peace in your time of sorrow.

Milton Dobbins II

August 5, 2008

To the Austin Family:
My prayers arre with you in your time of sorrow my heart goes out to you all. Lee was my friend and my classmate I'll miss him just like you will, but know this GOD WILL...be done ALWAYS & FOREVER

August 5, 2008

TO THE AUSTIN FAMILY:

MAY YOUR HEARTS BE COMFORTED BY GOD'S EVERLASTING LOVE AND MERCY DURING YOUR BEREAVEMENT. LEE WILL BE MISSED BY THOSE WHO KNEW AND LOVED HIM. HOLD ON TO GOD'S UNCHANGING HAND.

WE LOVE YOU,

GILMORE FAMILY - DECATUR, IL
JERRY ADAMS' FAMILY- DECATUR, IL
ROBERT, SR. ,PATRICK, JOYCE GILMORE-JOHNSON - ATLANTA GA
ROBERT, JR. & DONNA JOHNSON- BALTIMORE, MD
ELROY & TONI MITCHELL- DECATUR, IL
MARK GILMORE - ATLANTA, GA

Betty (Bond) Adams

August 5, 2008

Mrs. Austin, Karol, Karen and the entire Austin Family, my prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. God is able to give you strength. Lean on Him.
Betty(Bond) Adams

August 4, 2008

Mrs. Wiliene
I am sorry to hear about your son. May god bless you and the family. Twana Clark& Family

Theresa (ELLIS) Jackson-Wilson

August 4, 2008

My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to you and your family! Willene,Karol and Karen, you all have been family to me! And growing up with Lee has left me with some wonderful and fond memories! Kianna knows how to reach me if you need anything! Much love!

Harlan & Sandra Smith

August 4, 2008

Dear, Austin "family'' We are truly sorry for your lost. Lee was a good friend who will be greatly missed,but
remembered forever.

Edward, Prudence, Christopher and Nicole Sims

August 4, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kim Banks (Slaw)

August 4, 2008

Dear Mrs Austin...my sincerest sympothy go out to you and your family at the passing of your son. Lee was my friend gorwing up at St. Peters andwe had lots of fun on confrences.....keep his memories in your heart and there fore he will never depart until you meet him again one day in heaven.

MARY GRAHAM

August 4, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
We're so sorry to hear about Lee.
EFFIE GULLY

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