Mark Benton Austin

Mark Benton Austin obituary, Franklin, KY

Mark Benton Austin

Mark Austin Obituary

Visit the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory - Franklin website to view the full obituary.

Mr. Mark Austin, age 63 of Franklin, KY passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY.

 Mark’s wishes were to be cremated with no services.

Mark was born on May 23, 1961 in Franklin, KY to the late Ray Dean Austin and the late Sally Pearl (Forshee) Austin. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Kenny Ray Austin. 

He is survived by 2 children, Ashley Austin-Briggs (TJ) of Bowling Green, KY and Brandon Austin (Tiwanna) of Franklin, KY; 7 grandchildren, Addie, Kaylee, Brayleigh, Chance, Haizlei, Bailor, Haisten; and 2 siblings, Robert Austin (Candy) and Sherry Austin.

Mark enjoyed fishing and playing basketball. He was so proud of his grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory to help with expenses.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory in Franklin, KY. The website is www.gilbertfhonline.com. The Facebook page is Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. The obituary phone line is 270-586-8844.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory - Franklin

325 West Cedar Street, Franklin, KY 42134

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