Samuel Paul Austin

Sam was born on May 20, 1954 in Lynchburg, Virginia, a son of the late Gracie and Warren Austin. He retired as a driver from Flowers Baking Company. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Kenny George.

Along with his wife Sharon, Sam is survived by his two daughters: Dana Ferguson, and her husband Bryan, Erica Austin, and Chris; his four grandchildren: Taylor Dudley, Ethan Smith, Sammie Austin, and Ryleigh Ferguson; his sister, Wanda George; numerous nieces and nephews, and many close family and friends.

A graveside service will be conducted on Friday, October 29, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Virginia Memorial Park with Rev. Tom Walker officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 28, 2010 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at Whitten Timberlake Chapel.

Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Timberlake Chapel is serving the Austin family.