James Dennis Austin

James Dennis Austin obituary, Galveston, TX

James Dennis Austin

James Austin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Malloy & Son Funeral Home - Galveston on Jul. 11, 2025.

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James Dennis Austin, 84, of Galveston, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025. He was born November 10, 1940, in Savannah, GA. James served his country in the US Marines and then spent his career in the air conditioning and refrigeration industry, owning his own company, Austin Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. He was a longtime member of First Lutheran Church of Galveston.
James was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Wilder; and brothers, John Austin and Jack Nichols. He is survived by his wife, Pat Austin; children: Christy Austin and Sean Austin; grandchildren; great grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.
James' family will receive visitors beginning at 5:00 pm, Wednesday, June 25, at First Lutheran Church, 2415 Winnie, in Galveston. A funeral service will begin at 1:00 pm, Thursday, June 26, at First Lutheran Church with burial following at Grace Memorial Park in Hitchcock.
To share a memory or leave a condolence, please visit James' tribute page at www.malloyfuneralsandcremations.com.
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