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Sterling Funeral Home - DaytonCecil Austin Obituary
Cecil was born August 13, 1966, in Buna, to parents, Jesse Austin and Sharon Sterling. Following high school, Cecil served in the US Army, was a former pipefitter for CBNI, and worked at a local game room. He also enjoyed barbecues, playing pool, and watching his Dallas Cowboys.
Mr. Austin was preceded in death by his father: Jesse Austin, mother: Sharon Sterling Courtney, and wife: Denise Rae Austin. He is survived by his children: Joshua Hunt, Cody Sollock, Casey Austin and companion Courtney, and Cassidy Austin, grandchildren: Emmah, Stormi, Chloe, Paisley, and Caleigha, numerous other relatives, and friends.
A celebration of Cecil's life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Tooley's Bar located at 9955 HWY 321, Dayton, Texas 77535.
602 N Main St, Dayton, TX 77535
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