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Roy was born in Alma, Arkansas on October 10, 1935 to Jim and Pearl Austin. Siblings included two brothers; Thel and Dale, and one sister; Bobbie.
Roy grew up in Alma. Graduated from Alma High School, then earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business from Arkansas Tech University; where he met his wife, Dee Faulkner. After graduation in 1959 they were married and lovingly shared their lives for 65 years. They are the parents of two children; one daughter; Lea Austin, of Rogers, one son; Lance Austin and his wife Myra, of Springdale. He also leaves behind 7 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
A Celebration of Remembrance of Roy's life will be held on June 21st at Grace Baptist Church located in Rogers. This will be a come and go, held in the Fellowship Hall with Pastor Rob McLelland officiating. At 3:00 p.m. a more comprehensive tribute of his life will be presented by his son, Lance.
In lieu of flowers: the family requests that memorials may be sent to Grace Baptist Church, The American Heart Association, or the organization of your choice.
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Graham Barron
June 24, 2025
My dear American Family...
Roy Austin was a great man in my eyes.... A kind and generous, intelligent man who gave me a template for what a good Christian man could be. My world is richer for his life.
Vale Roy Austin.... Graham Barron
James D. Austin
June 18, 2025
James Darrell Austin and Tisa N. Austin give our condolences for the Austin Family. Roy will be missed. We have chosen to contribute to the American Heart Association in his memory. Many blessings to the rest of the family. Roy is with the Lord!
Amanda Stitt
June 15, 2025
Sending my sincere & heartfelt condolences to Dee, Lea, Lance & families
I have so many fond memories of Roy
I first meet Roy in 1980 when I was an exchange student from Australia to Russellville. Lea and I became friends after being cast in the Miracle Worker a play about Helen Keller and both Roy and Dee adopted me as their Australian daughter. We went on many trips that year and I remember visiting his sister Bobbie in Oklahoma. On my two subsequent visits to the States I caught up with the Austin´s, one was a surprise visit (1982 or 3) where Lea was the only one that knew I was coming, we managed to pull off the surprise knocking on their door in Texas in the early hours of the morning. My 1988 visit was special because my husband Angus got to meet this special family and he and Roy hit it off and we still talk about our time with Roy and Dee.
Rest in peace my friend
American Heart Association
June 13, 2025
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