Austin Edward Elliott

Austin Edward Elliott was born June 9, 1996, to Tina and Charles Elliott of Madison, Mississippi. He attended Madison Ridgeland Academy and was a proud graduate of the University of Mississippi, majoring in management and minoring in entrepreneurship. He was employed as a Financial Specialist with Mississippi Federal Credit Union, where he thrived on helping members. He passed away on February 23, at home surrounded by the love of his parents.

Austin was passionate.

He was passionate about sports and was a member of numerous teams throughout his athletic career, including basketball, baseball, football, and soccer. He was a talented basketball player, playing on Upward, middle, and high school teams while also spending three years playing Amateur Athletic Union basketball with the MBA Hoops. He loved soccer and was on Madison Ridgeland Academy's first championship team, and was also a part of the Chicago Fire select soccer team for three years. He was an avid fan of Ole Miss and NCAA football and basketball and enjoyed playing fantasy basketball.

Austin was passionate about music and immersed himself in it. He was a self-taught guitarist and enjoyed hours with his acoustic and electric guitars. He loved attending concerts. He attended local events and traveled to regional and national concerts and festivals to watch live performances of hundreds of bands. Among his favorite musical artists were Dead & Company, Pink Floyd, Phish, Widespread Panic, and John Mayer; however, hundreds of artists and groups were represented in the playlists he enjoyed.

But above all, Austin was passionate about people. He never met a stranger and considered countless numbers, not only as friends but best friends. He was loyal, dependable, and had a heart of gold. He loved all people passionately, openly, and without prejudice; his unbelievable smile and hugs welcomed everyone. He had sincere empathy for those less fortunate and never failed to take action to help someone in need.

"Trying to be good to people, grow, and see the world as much as possible. Let the

music free your mind." – Austin Elliott

Austin is survived by his loving parents and best friends, Tina and Charles Elliott, and his grandfather Jack Austin. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Elliott, Sr., and his grandmother, Mrs. Lavada Austin. He is also survived by uncles, aunts, and cousins, who he loved dearly.

In honor of Austin's passions, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Austin Elliott Memorial Fund. Contributions should be made payable to "Austin Elliott Memorial Fund" and mailed to c/o MS Credit Union Association, 1400 Lakeover Road, Ste. 200, Jackson, MS, 39213.

The fund will be used to support charitable organizations including but not limited to ExtraTable and ShowerPower Mississippi. The ExtraTable organization provides healthy food to food pantries across the state that feed more than 600,840 Mississippians struggling with hunger. ShowerPower.MS provides hygiene and other services to the homeless. During the recent ice storm, they provided hotel rooms for more than 160 homeless individuals.

The family would like to thank Mississippi Federal Credit Union for establishing the fund and their love and support of Austin.

Visitation will be held at the Parkway Funeral Home on Thursday, March 11, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. A memorial service will be held at the Broadmoor Baptist Church on Friday, March 12 at 11:00 am, followed by a graveside service. Masks are required, and social distancing will be practiced at all services.