Brian was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey to the parents of Frederick and Kathryn Austin, Sr.
He was the second oldest son of five children.
Brian lived most of his life in the Dallas area where he was a member of the first graduating class of Skyline High School.
He loved camping and canoeing on the Brazos River where he made annual trips for decades.
Brian was an accomplished musician who loved to bowl and never met a stranger.
He was a shade tree mechanic who kept his 1979 Ford Fairmont running like a dream.
If anyone knows the “trick” to starting it please contact the family.
In 1976 Brian met the love of his life and married Sandi Coburn-Austin and they had three children Timothy, Julie, and Lindsay whom he adored and to whom he was a wonderful father.
Brian is preceded in passing by his daughter Lindsay Austin, Father, Frederick Austin, Sr, Brother Douglas Austin, Sister Kathryn “Cai” Austin, and several friends and other family.
He is survived by his wife Ardis “Sandi” Coburn Austin, children Julie Austin and Timothy Austin, grandchildren Caleb Austin(16), Joel Austin(15), Ariel Austin(13), Rachel Austin(8), mother Kathryn Austin, Brother Rev. Father Jonathan Austin, brother Frederick Austin, Jr., Aunt Doris Gallant, and other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A memorial service will be held to celebrate Brian’s life at St Jude Chapel at 1521 Main St. in Downtown Dallas on Saturday February 9, 2019 at 10:00 AM.
Calvary Hill Funeral Home in Dallas, Texas has charge of arrangements.