Photo courtesy of Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc.
May 15, 1954 - Dec 17, 2021 (Age 67)
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Rubin Williams
December 23, 2021 | Olive Branch, MS | Friend
Family, we pray that God will give you comfort and peace during this time. You all are in our prayers and thoughts.
Robert and Ora Johnson
December 23, 2021 | Rockford, IL
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Bro Ron Collins
December 23, 2021 | N LAS VEGAS, NV | Friend
Sorry for your families loss. I know that his legacy will live on in the lives that John touched. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Hyser
Lisa Hyser
December 22, 2021 | Rockford, IL | Acquaintance
I will always remember Rev. Austin’s smile and his willingness to help in New Zion’s Vacation Bible School so many times in our classes on 204 Salter Avenue. The hundreds of children there learning the WORD OF God , fun activities . What a joyous time . Pastor Austin was right there in the midst giving a helping hand.
Prayers for the family that God will give HIS PEACE that passes all understanding during this difficult time
Ms. Joann Sanders
Joann Sanders
December 22, 2021 | Rockford, IL | Friend
Rev. John Wesley Austin transitioned to be with the Lord December 17, 2021. He was born May 15, 1954 to Stanley and Dorothy (Blankenship) Austin in Kansas City, MO. He moved to Milwaukee, WI as a young child, moving to Rockford, in 1964. John joined New Zion Baptist Church under the leadership of...
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