Robert Lewis Austin

Robert Lewis Austin, 82, of Buena Vista, died Sunday, February 16, 2009, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Vivian Henson Austin, and his wife of five years, Edith Sorrels Austin. He is survived by children, Robert Austin, Jr., Linda and Garry Floyd, of Buena Vista, Helen and Dick Bailey, of Moneta, Va.; three grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren; stepchildren, Pam and Phil Ragland, Carolyn and Jerry Topping, Ronnie and Maddie Green, all of Buena Vista; one brother, Ike Austin, of Buena Vista; sisters, Elsie Flint, of Glasgow, Esther Orange and Martha Edwards, of Roanoke, and Roberta Wilson, of Winter Haven, Florida. Mr. Austin served in the Navy. He retired from Burlington Industries after 40 years of service. He a member of First Brethren Church in Buena Vista. He enjoyed music and social events, where be was famous for his home-baked pies. An avid outdoorsman, be enjoyed biking, fishing, hunting, gardening. Other interests included woodworking, and in recent years, bowling on the seniors league. The funeral will be conducted by Pastor Christian Becker and the Rev. Bill Hepler at Bolling Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel, Wednesday, February 18, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Bolling Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Va.