Austin Blake Daniels

Austin Blake Daniels

January 25, 1996 - January 15, 2021

Austin Blake Daniels, 24, of Bristol, Va., passed unexpectedly on Friday, January 15, 2021, following his Papaw.

Born on January 25, 1996, to Jennifer Rawson and Chris Daniels, Austin grew up in Bristol, Va. His smile was bright and contagious, he had a personality that you couldn't help but love, and he would light up any room he walked into. Austin was a loving son, a devoted husband, and his son's biggest fan and hero. He was passionate and dedicated to working out and loved Notre Dame Football. Austin was well known for being the best Daddy to Jax and for keeping his TikTok fans entertained.

Austin was preceded in death by his Papaw, Bob Silva.

Survivors include his loving wife, Erika, and his son, Jax; his parents, Jennifer Rawson and husband, Josh; his father, Chris Daniels and Stephanie; his grandparents, Betty Silva, and Doris and Johnny Daniels; his sister, Jenna Daniels; his twin brother, Chandler Daniels and wife, Alyssa; his brothers, Chandler Davis and wife, Brook, Seth Davis and wife, Tristan, Brayden; nephew, Jagger Daniels and niece, Eliana Daniels; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family; and closest friend, Austin Miles; along with many other great friends.

The family will be having a Celebration of Life Service at 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Fellowship Chapel with the Rev. Steve Kinder officiating.

Masks will be mandatory.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Austin Daniels Memorial on GoFundMe to help the family with any expenses after the unexpected loss of a loved one: https://gofund.me/da70fd90

Condolences and memories may be left for the family at www.akardfuneralhome.com.

Akard Funeral Home, (423) 989-4800 is serving the Daniels family.