John W. Austin

JOHN W. AUSTIN MAR. 14,1938 ~ FEB. 4, 2008 John Austin, 69, of Modesto passed away at home due to complications of cancer. John was born 1938 in Vian, OK to John and Leber Austin. John moved to CA with his family in 1947, graduated from Downey High in 1956, and moved on to attend MJC. In his school years, he was a football player and a lifetime die-hard 49er fan. John served in the US Army, and was involved with the Army's Intelligence Training. Later in life, he owned the AM Supply, a lumber company in Sonora, CA. In John's retirement years, he loved having coffee with his special friends at the Coffee Creek. John is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Carla Austin of Modesto, 2 brothers, Gaines and Charles Austin, both of Modesto, one sister Carra Foreman of Oklahoma, and many nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Bobbye McClaughry. In lieu of flowers the family wishes that you make a donation to the charity of your choice or to the American Cancer Society. A private Interment will be at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery at a later date. A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 12:00 at the Glenwood Mobile Home Park ~ Recreation Building, 2307 Oakdale Rd., in Modesto. Your condolences can be shared online at www.modbee.com/obituaries and www.allenmortuary.com ALLEN MORTUARY