Antonio Lamont Austin Sr.

Antonio Lamont Austin Sr.

Antonio Austin Obituary

Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Oct. 5, 2006.
DECATUR - Antonio Lamont Austin Sr. of Decatur, IL departed from this life and entered into eternal life on Sunday October 1, 2006 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday October 7, 2006 in Church of the Living God PGT #3, 1762 E. Prairie Street Decatur, IL. Visitation will be one hour before services. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Antonio was born on November 27, 1979 in Decatur, IL the son of Linda and Freddie Austin. He received his education at Stephen Decatur High School and Mac Murray College. He accepted Christ at Love Fellowship Church. Antonio was employed at Kemmerer Village in Assumption, IL as a child care counselor. He leaves sons Shaundarius Freeman and Antonio L. Austin Jr.; daughter Tyra Austin; Mother Linda Austin (Eddie Harper) father, Freddie(Sherrie) Austin; sister Ashley Austin; step-brothers, Tyrik Jones and Devante Williams; grandparents, Yvonne Austin and Edna and Roosevelt Davis; uncle William Austin; aunts, Vanessa Jones, Carla (Tyrone) Redd, Tracy (Robert) Crawford, Rosetta (James) Currie, and Brenda Powell; niece, Kaniah Austin; special friends , Shundrea Freeman and Marcus Owens; special brothers and sister, Derrick, Dewayne and Shayla Matthews; and a host of other family and friends to numerous to mention but equally loved. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Dotsie "Dick" Austin and uncle, Joe Nathan Davis. The family of Antonio Lamont Austin Sr. is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home 2801 N. Monroe Street. View the on-line obituary and send condolences to the Austin family. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp
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September 29, 2024

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Mother

September 29, 2024

Miss you so much my first born love you to life never forgot all the memories of the years I had with you
Mother's love forever

Mother

October 8, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Bri

September 30, 2020

Love and miss you always! Another birthday without you! Forever broken

Mother

September 30, 2020

It’s been 14 year since God called you home not the same with out you here love and miss you to life
Mother

Linda

January 16, 2020

Missing you everyday every second love you

Tracy Davis- Crawford

January 15, 2020

Love ya TA-40 ❤❤❤❤❤

Mother

December 15, 2019

Happy Holidays in Heaven wishing you was here
Love mother xoxo

Mother

September 30, 2019

Missing you every single minute hour and day my life has changed with out you here its been 13 years and it very hard but Im trying to make it . Kids doing good dee stays with us now. Lil man and Tyra is in college you would be very proud of all of them. Hugs and kisses tell beebee love and miss her

Mother

July 31, 2017

There is not a second that goes by that I don't think about u wishing u was here with us

Missing both of y'all ❤❤❤

July 30, 2017

❤❤❤ You always....I truly miss you and BeBe

July 27, 2017

Missing you like crazy. They say time heals all wounds but after losing you I know that is not true. I see the pain in your mom eyes and know she will never be the same and will always have a piece of her missing. I think about how I miss you so much and from day one questioned God. And yet I know that everything happens for a reason. But what was your???? So much has happened in my life that I wish you was here for. At times don't see a way out. But I try to stay strong for my kids. This world is so crazy and seems to get worse day by day. Please look over me and know I doing my best.

Tyra Austin

April 19, 2017

I love you and miss you dearly ❤

Aunt Roro

October 3, 2015

Antonio you are always missed and always loved! Wow Aunt Tracy thought of an good ideal for u next year! So excited! Can't wait to get it going. Love you MAN!

October 2, 2015

9 years and a day. I have time went fast. But seems just like yesterday. I miss u and love you

mom

May 18, 2015

Love and miss you so much wish you were still here

Tyra Austin

May 12, 2015

I cannot believe that i haven't written to you since 2013...where has the time gone? Well, i'm just stopping by to tell you that i love you and that i miss you dearly...you're on my mind everyday....until we meet again.

Mom

January 4, 2015

Love and miss you. Tell b I said hello and wish she was still here love yal and miss u so much????

Mom

January 3, 2015

Happy New Year love and miss you

Aunt Roro

October 16, 2014

nephew been thinking about all the family we have lost these pass years. I miss you so much. I know you was a great father and you was good at whatever you put your mind to do. Tell everybody hello starting at Big daddy and ending at Bebe! I will get back at u soon! Your big day is soon! I love u continue to watch over us. Until we rejoice again my ANGEL!

Mom

September 15, 2014

Love you Antonio Lamont Austin

Mother

September 15, 2014

Good morning my son missing you like crazy. Tell b hello , it's not the same with you and b being gone not a day go by that you and b not thought of . Wish could go back in time just to spent more time with the both of you .Love and miss u dearly

Kenny lil bro Whitelow

September 13, 2014

What's good,yea I miss you too big bro,I wish you was here too.i know your sister and mom miss you more then anything,if we could trade places I would let you have mines.Your babies have grown bro,but just know you're missed dearly love you bro.

roro d

September 7, 2014

Hey nephew wow I have not been on here for awhile. I have not forgotten about you. Tell Aunt Bebe and Uncle Joe I said hi. I know you see your lil cousin a teacher now! Everybody is doing good most of the time. Granddad is in pain with his back. Grandma be tired and not feeling good. Well I just stopped by to tell u hi and I love you. Be back soon! Aunt Roro

A A

September 5, 2014

It's sad to say it's been years since I visited this site but there is not a day go by I don't think about you. Or wish u was still on this earth. My kids never got to know what it was like to have u around. My oldest was only one. Which will make it eight years coming up next month. Your kids r grown. Never see them any more at times feel like a bad aunt but I know they r just growing up. So much has happened in my life from good to bad. Wish I could say the good out weigh the bad. But I'm alive to see another day. Just wanted to stop by and say I love u, miss u, and wish u was here

Mom

March 14, 2014

Hello it's been awhile l wrote but I speak your name daily miss u badly yell bebe love and miss her

Mom

December 8, 2013

Hello missing u like crazy wishing u was here. Tell b miss and love her

Mom

December 8, 2013

Missing u like crazy wishing u was here love u tell b what's up love and miss her

Mom

November 27, 2013

Happy Birthday my Son

Mom

November 27, 2013

Happy 34 Birthday to my beloved son love and missing you another year is gone with out you

Aunt Roro

November 7, 2013

Hey my nephew its been a long time since I visited you I want you to know that I love you very much. I know that you are going to have an big celebration up there for your birthday. I know your Auntie Bebe is there with you and your Uncle Joe. I think about y'all d
everyday. I love you Happy birthday 11/27/1979.

Mom

September 29, 2013

Hello Antonio
I would like to say I'm sorry if I did anything to you as I rised you to be the man you are. I love and miss you so much until we meet again Love

Mom

September 23, 2013

I miss you Antonio. Y u leave me

Mom

August 30, 2013

Love you

Mother

August 28, 2013

Hello my son
I miss you so much. There is not a day that go by I don't talk about you . Love you xoxoxo

Mom

June 16, 2013

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY LOVE AND MISS YOU DEARLY

Mom

June 14, 2013

Love You

Mom

June 12, 2013

Miss and love you

Tyra

May 27, 2013

Happy Memorial Day, Daddy.

You daughter Tyra

May 26, 2013

Take care of aunt bb for us. I love you both.

Mother

May 19, 2013

Missing you alway

Mother

May 13, 2013

Love U

Mom

May 9, 2013

Hello my son how r u do n by now u have heard aunt b will b there with u so open ur arms and help God welcome her love and miss both of u

Your Daughter Tyra

May 8, 2013

I love you, daddy!

May 2, 2013

hey my nephew your Aunt Bebe is on her way. I know you will meet her at the gate and show the new ANGEL around. She is going to be truly missed just like you are. I love both of yall. Love Aunt RoRo

Mom

April 8, 2013

Hello my son u r truly miss there is not a min the i don't think if u love u.

Kevin Campbell

March 15, 2013

Hey Tony it's been a long long time since i last seen you. I just wanted to let you know tht you are very much missed by alot of ppl and youll never be forgotten. You help me see past alot of hatred tht i had in me. thanks bro. ill never forget it

Mom

February 7, 2013

Wish n u was here miss ur smile and voice. Ur grandma Austin pass and will b by ur side to comfort u love ya xoxoxo

Mom

January 13, 2013

Wish n u was here

Tracy Crawford

January 11, 2013

LOVE YOU!!!!!

Tracy Crawford

January 11, 2013

Missing you TA 40!!!!!

Mom

January 10, 2013

Another year has come with out . Miss and love u much keep watching over us all

Mom

October 6, 2012

Live and miss u

Mom

October 2, 2012

It's been six years since God called u home. Miss u a lot

September 12, 2012

Hello my love how r u . missing u very badly things r not the same since u been gone. Kids r doing great they dont visit like they use 2 they have got n 2 big 4 gma now but when they want something i hear from them, but it all love i guess . write later love ya mom

September 10, 2012

LOVE YOU MISSING YOU ALWAYS....

your daughter TyraBoo

August 28, 2012

its been awhile, so, im writing now..
im a FRESHMAN & Dee is a JUNIOR! and little one is in 7th grade (you and mom are getting old).. i love and miss you (: well, i gotta go i have home work.. i gotta get these A's. lol, i love you again <3 hugs & kisses Angel (:

roro

August 27, 2012

Hello Tony, I been thinking about you! I keep calling Caleb your name, so you see you are heavy on my mind. Lil man just had an birthday he is doing very good. so is the rest of your kids. Two of them in high school that awesome. Just stopped thur to tell you how much you are missed and loved. You always are in my heart. Aunt RoRo

rose davis

June 17, 2012

To my dear sweet nephew, sleep on continue to rest in peace you are in a good place in Gods house. Happy Fathers Day you are one of the best by far, even thou you are not here you are still one of the best dads! You will never be forgotten, people still today that worked with you can't forget you. You left an lasting impression on people. I know u know but, your kids are getting big, I wish I could see! Its just the matter of time. Love Aunt RoRo

mom

March 20, 2012

thinking of u every min of every hour of the day.still do know y but one day it will come. the kids doing great getting good grades in school and all.missing your voice calling to hold the kids down and your smile.

aunt roro

March 11, 2012

Tony, thank you for continuing fo watch over us. You will never be forgotten or will our love for you ever die. Your kids are beautiful and handsome. God is awesome and on time. I think about you all the time I continue to meet people who knew you. You have touched so many lives and your name carries alot of weight. The special place in our hearts is for you and you only. I love you Tony

WE MISS YOU....

Tracy Crawford

March 7, 2012

Dear Tyra,
I am sorry that you are feeling broken, torn and your heart is hurting. We all feel the same pain. And you will always be DADDYS GIRL and no-one could never take his place cause he LOVES HIS KIDS. So continue do to your BEST at everything you set out to do in Honor of your dad because he wouldn't take nothing less than the BEST.. So hold you head up baby girl and reminisce about the good times...And PLEASE DO WHAT YOU SUPPOSED TO DO SO YOU CAN COME BACK OVER AND STAY THE NITE..I LOVE YOU AND IF YOU NEED TO TALK CALL ME.
AUNT TRACY

March 5, 2012

Antonio has a new nephew. Kyrell Lamont Austin. Lamont might have something to do with your middle name!!!It seems as though we all mention your name on a daily basis...whether I call Caleb... Tony by mistake, or just remembering good times. I miss you nephew.God is good all the time.He knows what we need and he delivers. I will continue to keep us all in prayer.

mom

January 31, 2012

Thinking and missing u every hour of the day. Still don't understand

January 26, 2012

Dear Daddy ,

i just want to say that im hurting , emotionally . im missing a part of me i feel broken , torn . it hurts to know that you're not here with me . its crazy how that morning was the last time i was going to see you , i would've said more then " see you later , & ily too " i would've done more then just walked out the door. i would've told you " Daddy im going to miss having someone to call dad , having someone to cook with , chill with , & watch pinochio and eat taco bell with , life isnt going to be the same without you , nobodies ever going to take your place in my heart so let it known that you are my heart , my everything , and my all . i love you with evreything that i got and im going to miss you" i learned that when you loose someone thats really close to you it causes you to want to be a better person for them , and for a long period of time your life is a mess and its hard to get it back together. my life is never going to be the same because the one person i knew cared about me is gone. truth be told i love you and miss you sometimes i dream about you and hear you telling me that evreything is going to be alright.

- Tyra <3 ; rip Antonio Lamont Austin SR.

roro

January 11, 2012

God is truly been good to us. I think about you all the time. I even have dreams about you its like you are still here. I really do miss you and love you very much. As you can see your kids are doing good. Lil man won a free throw contest and Jaylen is playing basketball glad he is starting off young hopefully his mom will let him do football. Thanks for spreading your arms around us. Caleb inherited your shoes fleshes.

January 2, 2012

hey tony another year has gone, but believe me you are still fresh in my heart. your memories will never leave. i love u and miss you. your auntie roro

Tyra LaTreece

December 25, 2011

Merry christmas, daddy. I love and miss you dearly.

December 11, 2011

Hey Caleb birthday in a few days he is going to be 20 can u imagine how these kids r growing. Bree 13 wow it amazing. I love u!

aunt roro

December 4, 2011

thank you for watching over us. your arms are filled with your loving family. we love you! your kids are growing fast! lil man is good in football just like u was like father like son. rip my nephew

aunt roro

December 4, 2011

Another birthday past and u are not forgotten. My dear sweet nephew u are missed very dearly! I love you

aunt roro

October 3, 2011

tony my heart still misses you. i think about you all the time. i thank god for u watching over me and keeping me safe with the help of god. i still don't understand why but i can't question god. your kids are doing wonderful getting big. i know you can see them continue to do gods work. i love you my nephew!

Tony......T.A. 40

September 30, 2011

Missing You....LOVE YA ALWAYS AND FOREVER

mother

September 29, 2011

it will b 5 years since u been take away from us and it fells like yesterday missing u a lot and a day don't go by that we don.t think of u

tyra Latreece

September 27, 2011

i love and miss you dadyy .. oh and i got All A's on my midterm .. (=

Your Kids

Tracy Crawford

July 30, 2011

In Your Honor..T.A.40

Tracy Crawford

July 30, 2011

Love you always...you are not here on earth but your are always in my heart and i think about you everyday i have your picture in my bedroom so i see you all day every day...Missing You but i know i will see you soon......Aunt Tracy

mom

July 29, 2011

missing u

mom

July 6, 2011

another month is gone by with out you love always

Tyra Latreece

June 25, 2011

- some more days , weeks , and months passed without you , but i can never forget you .

June 14, 2011

hello my son love and miss you always mom

mother

March 3, 2011

a min don't go by that i'm not thinking of u. still don't understand love and miss u alot

your daughter Tyra

March 1, 2011

i love and miss you daddy

carly ellis

March 1, 2011

hi, this is tyra's bestfriend and i just wanted to say stay strong tyra and keep up that smile!!! to squishy cheecks, love your bestie carly!

Your Daughter Tyra

January 24, 2011

- and theres not a day that goes by that i dont think about you and the great times we shared , continue to rest in peace daddy ?

Aunt roro

January 4, 2011

new year 2011! this year I am going to do better! I love you. Thank you my Angel. On day I Will meet u in Heaven.

aunt roro

January 4, 2011

Wow its been awhile so much has been going on in my life. I talk to u all the time i know u hear me. Thank u for protecting me. Your arms are around me tight i know u will never let go. RIP My newphew. I luv you. Another year gone and you are deeply and sadly missed by all. I know you are well taken care of. My Angel.

mom & eddie

December 30, 2010

another year gone by with put you missing u badly. hug and kisses always

December 13, 2010

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
lOVE BB

BB

August 20, 2010

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

mom& eddie

May 12, 2010

hello antonio i finally went to the place i last looked for u.it look different now missing u always

mom & eddie

May 3, 2010

hi antonio i talk to the kids alot. they r doing good.i think of u everyday and wonder how people just take another life and not think anything about it knowing how much i miss and wish u were here. we love u always hugs and kisses

TRACY CRAWFORD

April 12, 2010

MISSING YOU ALWAYS.....LOVE YOU FOREVER.......

Aunt BB

April 11, 2010

I've been thinking of our family get togethers. Today I'm kind of sad, thinking about these past years without Antonio. What is God's plan for me? I thank him for his grace and mercy.

mom

March 10, 2010

hello antonio computer been down just want to say love ans miss u alot still dont know the truth yet but maybe you or god will show me what happen love and kisses the kids are doing great in school even tyra has improve alot

January 17, 2010

There is so much sadness,sickness,and devistation occuring across the nation. I know my soul with go to a glorius and peaceful place. Where no bad exists. My thoughts before I go to sleep tonight.

tracy crawford

January 7, 2010

Hey Tony, it's 2010 time seems to be moving along. But there isn't a day that goes by that i don't think of u. I MISS U SO MUCH...... LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER AUNT TRACY......

October 24, 2009

its been 3 years...Antonio is missed.

mom

August 24, 2009

today is antonio jr 9th birthday going out to eat sunday

mother, eddie

July 9, 2009

hello antonio i guess its a concert going on up there you have alot of stars by your side tupuc, mj, levert, rickjames,bernie mac. just wanted to say i love you and miss you being around.

mom

July 8, 2009

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

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