Austin Winters

Austin Blake Winters, age 69, of Elk Park, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 27th at Cranberry House where he was a resident. He was born on March 5, 1956 in Crossnore, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Ralph Marchal Winters and Mary Ruth Turbyfill Winters. He was proceeded in death by both parents. Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Katelyn (Brandon) Baker, his grandson, Jaxon Taylor, of Bristol, VA. His sister, Pamela (Micky) Dial, of Elk Park, NC, his nephews Brian Keener, Brandon Keener (Krystal), and Mitchell Dial. His great niece Rachel Keener, and great nephews Jacob Keener (Kayla), Tate, Ty and Hayes Keener. Tristan and Rowan Dial. Great great niece Raelianna Webb. Austin retired from the Public Works department of Johnson City, Tennessee after 32 years of service. He was a member of Elk Park Christian Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, trips to the beach, eating sea food and family meals. He loved playing with his grandson Jaxon and his adopted grandson Coleton. Funeral services will be held on December 3, 2025 at the Elk Park Christian Church in Elk Park, NC. The family will receive friends at 1 pm followed by the funeral at 2 pm. Interment will be private at the Winters Cemetery on Buck Mountain below Taylor Chapel cemetery. The family would like to express their immense gratitude to Cranberry House staff and Medi Home Care Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Medi Home Care Hospice or Cranberry House.