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1923
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Benjamin Austin Obituary
Benjamin "Buck" Austin of Tallahassee passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 16th, 2016 at New Zion Primitive Baptist Church, 3845 Miccosukee Road, with burial at Clifford Hill Cemetery.
He leaves to cherish his memories a devoted daughter, Vera G. Mack; son, Shontell Austin; granddaughter LaMonica (Wilbert) Butler, Jr.; sister, Essie Head, Gainesville, FL; devoted nieces Anjali Austin (Collier Woods) and Michele Austin; nephew Calvin Dibbles; nieces, Linda Gambrell, Mary Helen Zanders, Denise Mozee, and Keri Austin; sister-in-law, Wyneva Austin; a surrogate son, Billy Close (and family); The Close Family; and a host of other relatives and friends.
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Juanita Jefferson Cook
April 19, 2016
Blessed are those that mourn, they shall be comforted.
Elouise Wilson Jefferson
April 18, 2016
Vera,Monica and family Mr Austin will be greatly missed but never forgotten. May he rest in peace and meet us in that great getting up day with the Lord.
Moses Pemberton jr
April 18, 2016
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
pete ratowski
April 16, 2016
Mr. Buck: I always enjoyed speaking with you every time I ran into you. I would just about daily see you and your car on Centeville Road. You were always out helping someone that needed help. You will me missed by so many people in Tallahassee. You were a true gentleman and a great friend to so many people. May you rest in piece.
Malissa Williford
April 15, 2016
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Carrie Norton
April 14, 2016
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jeannette James
April 14, 2016
Vera Monica
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Cousin Buck will truly be missed.
The Arnold Family
April 14, 2016
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Mary Pye
April 14, 2016
Vera, a great soul has departed, but the memories shall never fade. Your loss is huge, and I can only share your pain. May the soul that has gone, rest in peace. Keep faith and courage in The Lord God Almighty. I am sorry for your loss. ~Mary Pye ([email protected])
April 14, 2016
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Lieutenant /Marge Hall/Dunn
April 14, 2016
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Kaye T. Caldwell
April 14, 2016
Mr.Buck,
You will be missed terribly,but your love, passion and each cherished memory are embedded within our hearts. We love you.
Minister Sheldon and Kaye T.Caldwell
Ken & Kathy Preston
April 14, 2016
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Mr. & Mrs. Julius Fisher
April 14, 2016
May you find strength and comfort in God's Holy Word.
April 14, 2016
Jean Whitaker
April 14, 2016
Betty G Mitchell, Jean G Whitaker, and Cheryl G Greene and family. May the lord be with you and the family.
Ken & Kathy Preston
April 13, 2016
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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