Mr. Danny Austin

Danny Austin, age 68 of Winder, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015. He was a member of The Winder First Baptist Church for 57 years and attended The Blended Blessing Sunday School Class. Danny loved his community and was active in many things including The Winder Masonic Lodge #333 for 48 years, coached and was a board member of The Winder Dixie Youth for many years and even after retirement he worked part-time for Akins Ford and The Winder Community Center. He loved his family and enjoyed spending every extra moment with them and attending any event possible with his grandchildren. Danny had a great love for high school and college football.He was preceded in death by his father, Mercer Dennis Austin. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Judy Austin of Winder; a son, Jason Austin (Danielle) of Winder; two daughters, Kim Hunter and Kelly Macaw both of Winder; his mother, Myrtle Austin “Granny” of Winder and five grandchildren, Trent Hunter, Cassie Hunter, Morgan Macaw, Jackson Austin and Brady Macaw. Visitation will be held from 2 until 4:00PM and 6 until 9:00PM Friday, September 11, 2015 at Smith Funeral Home, Winder, GA. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, September 12, 2015 at The Winder First Baptist Church with Rev. Spencer Breedlove officiating. Interment will follow in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202