Ronald James Austin

He was a retired construction worker.

Mr. Austin attended Cross Roads Church.

Survivors include his wife of 29 years: Nancy Austin; one daughter: Rita Malone of Atlanta, Georgia; one step-son: Michael “Chad” Kesterson of Greeneville; grandchildren: Taylor (Malone) Williams and husband, Evan, of Atlanta, Georgia, Makayla Malone of Atlanta, Georgia, Sady Kesterson and Brayden Kesterson of Greeneville, Bryce Kesterson and Conner Kesterson of Homestead, Florida; two great grandchildren: Everly Williams and Ryleigh Williams of Atlanta, Georgia; one sister: Kathleen “Sissy” Meisenheimer of Greeneville; one brother: Andrew Austin of Florida; several nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law: Kathy Collins and husband, Robert, and Barbara Kiker.

He was the son of the late George and Katherine Austin and was preceded in death by several brothers, a stepson, Nicholas Kesterson, and a step-daughter, Kimberly Kesterson.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm Sunday at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm in the funeral home chapel with Rev. David Duggar officiating.

Interment will follow at Horse Creek Church of God Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Evan Williams, Ricky Malone, Chad Kesterson, Brayden Kesterson, Michael McGregor, Makayla Malone, and Sady Kesterson.

Due to Covid-19 pandemic, the family requests that masks be worn and social distancing be practiced.