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Bruce Austin Obituary
04/12/1953 - 08/13/2024
Mr. Bruce Austin passed away on August 13, 2024. The Rosary will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024 at 9:00 AM with the Funeral Service beginning at 10:00 AM. Both services will be held at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, 4000 Sumpter St., Houston, Texas 77020, Rev. Rodney Armstrong, Officiating. The Interment will be held at 1:45 PM at Houston National Cemetery (VA).
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Nita Gilbert
August 20, 2025
Bruce, we miss you however we know that you are resting peacefully.
Sincerely, Nita Gilbert - Family Friend
Dr. Barbara Sunderland Manousso
August 19, 2025
Bruce was authentic, kind, gracious, and brilliant. We lost the presence of a quality guy that I was honored to call my friend. A year passed, but his memory and spirit will always bring all who knew him blessings.
Arthur Williams
August 18, 2025
Bruce the ladies always thought we looked alike.
RIP my friend Dr Arthur Williams, Class of 1963. Past Alumni President for 1975 Anniversary
Kathy Blueford-Daniels
April 6, 2025
Happy Birthday in Heaven Bruce. I truly miss our conversations and visits.
Nita Gilbert
September 3, 2024
Dear Bruce, when I heard that you had gone to be with the Lord I was sad, however I know that you are in a better place. You were such an intelligent person. You were loved by your family especially by your Aunt Geraldine Hinton Green. She was my Godmother and good friend and I pray that you both are reunited. Rest in peace dear Bruce. Nita Gilbert
GLORIA b HERNANDEZ
August 29, 2024
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Jim H Smith
August 28, 2024
During these difficult times we extend to Bruce's family are our deepest condolences and prayers.
May brother Bruce Rest In Peace and he will be missed as well as his strong intellect and his superb contributions to Phillis Wheatley´s PWMAA & HOF!
Mona Cruz
August 28, 2024
Bruce and I were high school friends . We met at Wheatley High when we were 16 . Kept in touch throughout our life ! I remember his Grandmother and mother. He wrote great letters of his adventures dur000"ing his enlistment in the Navy . He was proud of his service! His Washington DC experience with Mickey Leeland and other accomplished services. As a Catholics he shared his devotions to family and community! He was a wonderful friend . God Bless
Dr Barbara Sunderland Manousso and John Manousso
August 26, 2024
John and I were sad to read that Bruce died. What a smart and generous spirit!
May his memory be eternal and bring his friends and family blessings !
Sandra Mukes Johnson
August 25, 2024
Sincere condolences to your family during this time of loss. Rest in peace
Dayne Eversole
August 23, 2024
I met Bruce as a regular at Spanish Village. He was always kind, interesting, and most importantly funny. His wicked sense of humor always brightened my night and I will always think of him fondly. I will miss him, and pray that he found peace and love.
Ruth Robinson Barrow
August 22, 2024
My first memory of Bruce Austin was when we attended Atherton Elementary School. Bruce never let nothing stop him from achieving what he wanted. The last time I saw Bruce was during one of our Classmate funeral of Alvin Byrd. There Bruce stood there not able to stand along but had that smile on his face as he has always had. I will miss you Bruce. Now go and get your rest my friend.
Kathy Blueford-Daniels
August 22, 2024
One of the smartest humans I have known. A true, dedicated man of integrity that poured history, education policy and advice into me as I served as HISD Trustee; To which I am forever grateful. Rest well my friend and I will miss our late evening phone calls...
Tim Newton
August 22, 2024
Meeting him at the bar and complimenting his voice is my first memory of Mr. Bruce. Since then, he has told the most intriguing stories of some of his experiences while providing amazing advice. He always knew how to make someone day a little brighter and took the time to do so effortlessly. Not sure if I told him enough but he was a truly an amazing friend and person. He will be missed but never forgotten
Bruce Roberson
August 22, 2024
As a stalwart member of Breakfast with the Bros, thanks for the Saturday morning laughs and for your guidance and energy for Susan's Rally to Fight Cancer, you will be missed. All in all, Bruce did it his way! God Bless You , Child!
Omowale Luthuli Allen
August 22, 2024
Compassionate kind sheer brilliance Mr. COMMUNITY COLLEGE. FRIENDSHIP ETERNALLY
Lillie R. Contreras
August 21, 2024
I am so saddened to hear of Bruce´s passing. He was one of a kind who was always willing to help anyone. I know he is no longer suffering and is at peace with the Lord. Thank you Bruce for your service.
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