Howard Clayton Austin Sr.

Howard Clayton Austin, Sr. passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at the age of 81. He was a native of Ithaca, NY and a resident of Covington, LA. Howard proudly served his Country in the U. S. Marine Corps from 1957 to 1963. He was the owner and operator of Howard Pile Driving. Beloved husband of 60 years to Aurelia Wagner Austin. Loving father of Sundie Marie Austin Willis (David), Howard Clayton Austin, Jr., Virginia Charlotte Austin Conaway (Wayne), John Clayton Austin (Nancy), Paul Clayton Austin (Mandy), Bonny Ann Austin Gee (Garrett), Beth Susan Austin Penton (Cain), Aaron Matthew Austin, Ashley Wade Austin (Bree), Vivien Leah Austin Sistrunk (Joel) and the late Molly Ann Austin. Son of the late Virginia Boykin Austin Snow and Albert Orin Austin. Brother of Ernie Snow, Billie Jean Saurage and the late Ansel Austin, Albert Orin Austin, Jr., Dorothy Austin Thiele, and Eugene Austin. Also survived by 31 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral at L. A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home, 2607 Williams Blvd., Kenner on Friday, August 13, 2021. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with the Funeral Service to immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans. Howard was a strong man of faith and spent the rest of his life serving the true God, Jehovah. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.muhleisen.com.