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Hezekiah Austin Obituary
Reverend Hezekiah Austin, Sr., 89, a 60-year resident of Middletown, NY, died March 17, 2009 at Middletown Park Manor Nursing Home, Middletown.
The son of the late Annie Belle Chaney, he was born January 17, 1920 in Dalton, GA.
He was a self-employed painter and an associate minister at First Baptist Church of Fallsburg, NY under the leadership of Reverend Anthony Black and St. Paul Baptist Church, Middletown, NY under the leadership of Reverend Ray Anthony King.
Survivors include his loving and devoted wife, Virginia Bullock Austin, at home; son, Hezekiah Austin, Jr. of Nanuet, PA; sister, Minnie Jackson of Dalton, GA; nieces, Earline Jackson and Chandeline Jackson both of Dalton, GA and Peggy Burse of Chattanooga, TN; nephews, Frank Jackson and James Jackson both of Dalton, GA and Reverend Terry Aikens of St. Cloud, FL. He was predeceased by his mother, Annie Belle Chaney and son, Lukus Austin.
Visitation will be Saturday, March 21, from 9-10 a.m. at St. Paul Baptist Church, 94 Cottage St., Middletown. A service will be held at 10 a.m. at the church with Reverend Ray Anthony King officiating.
Interment with full military honors will be in Orange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Goshen, NY.
Rhodes Funeral Home, 259 Walsh Ave., New Windsor, NY, entrusted with professional arrangements. Please visit our website at www.rhodesfuneralhomes.com. or call us anytime at 845-569-1233.
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Jennifer Frank
March 21, 2009
I’ll always remember when he used to take me and his grandchildren to McDonald's for $0.50 when I was little. And, the way he’d hold me and laugh while I’d tell him my made up stories, and then how he’d crack me up by dancing and singing those old Southern ditties. The way we'd shadow box before bearhugging each other after church services.
And I have tons of memories of those adventurous long car rides to church Upstate every Sunday, and how we’d sometimes end up swerving the long way home because he was following an airplane. It's kind of funny how interested he was by the planes considering how much he hated to fly.
And I remember how he often spent time trying to sing hymns and spirituals through his weak hoarse and cracking voice. If I gave him an odd look, he’d say, “Sweetheart, I know I can’t sing. My pipes don’t work like they used to, but the Lord says, ‘Make a joyful noise,’ and that’s what I’m doing.” Then he'd continue singing and praising until his tired voice would give out. And then even after his voice was gone, there were still whispers of his trademark "amens" and "praise the Lord" were mouthed.
I appreciate all of this. I'll always remember the love he expressed in his hugs, cares, and prayers.
He was the minister I needed and granddaddy I always wanted.
I’m grateful for having had him in my life.
Reverends Sandra and James Gould
March 21, 2009
My Dear Sister Austin and Family
We are so sorry to learn of the homegoing of Reverend Austin. Yet we do not sorrow as those who have no hope for we know that he is present with our Lord. We are just returning to town and will not be with you but our prayers for God's comfort and peace are offered.
Tara Lewis
March 19, 2009
If you need ANYTHING please do not hesitate to contact me. I love you.
Tara Lewis
March 19, 2009
I'm sorry Virginia. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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