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Gary Austin Obituary
He will be dearly missed by his daughter, Jessica Austin and her spouse, Stephen James Poe; previous wife and best friend, Jo Ann (Ward) Austin; brother, David Austin; sisters, Kaye Austin, Brenda Nicholson and Rachel Jordan; many nieces and nephews; best friends, Adam Page of Adams Towing and Tracey Henson; and many other family members and friends.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ottis Austin and James Austin; and his favorite dogs, Happy Jack and Bootz.
The family will receive friends from 2:00PM – 3:00PM on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Appalachian Funeral Services, Sylva NC., with a Funeral Service at 3:00PM. Rev. Harry Steele, officiating. Interment will follow at Ward Cemetery, Whittier, NC..
Pallbearers: Adam Page, Ricky King, Matthew Hanneth, Kelly Dendy, Greg Blanton, Tracy Henson, & Sam Swayngim.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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