James Robert Austin

J.R. AUSTIN Name: James “J.R.” Austin Age: 66 Residence: Rienzi, MS Date of Death: March 8, 2014 Place of Death: North MS Medical Center Tupelo, MS Location of Service: Magnolia Funeral Home, Chapel of Memories Date & Time: Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at 2:00 PM Officiating: Bro. Warren Jones and Keith Conaway Interment: Wheeler Grove Cemetery Visitation: Tuesday, March 11, 2014, 5:00 PM—8:00 PM Magnolia Funeral Home Wednesday, March 12, 2014, 1:00 PM until service time at Magnolia Funeral Home Biographical Information Date of Birth: August 15, 1947 Employment/Occupation: He worked as a dairy farmer and retired from Mississippi State University Animal and Dairy Sciences. Church Affiliation: He was of the Baptist Faith, and a member of Hope Baptist Church in Cedar Bluff, MS Pallbearers: T. J. Coggins, Robbie Vest, Scott Manasco, Kenny Belvin, Kenneth Graves and Tommy Counce. Honorary Pallbearers: Obie Easley, Dr. Sean Reynolds, Bennie Thomas, Andrew Spencer, B. J. Jones, and Dr. Terry Kizer. Survivor Information Wife of 45 Years: Eva Sue Thrasher-Austin 2 Sons: David Austin (Rachell) of Green Bay, WI; Steve Austin (Toni) of Henderson, TN. 3 Daughters: Tammy Coggins of Starkville, MS; Janet Manasco (Scott) of West Point, MS; Angie Belvin (Kenny) of Meridian, MS. 12 Grandchildren: T.J. Coggins, Ryan Coggins, Makayla Coggins, Marissa Austin, Jacob Austin, Glendon Austin, Clayton Austin, Aiden Manasco, Piper Manasco, Sadie McCoy, Anna Belvin, and Charlotte Belvin. 2 Brothers: Johnny Austin of Corinth; Kevin Lee Austin (Nita) of Bells, TN. 10 Sisters: Patsy Farris (Troy) of Corinth, MS; Peggy Guy of Booneville, MS; Betty Akins (Marvin) of Boonville, MS; Janice Hamlin of Corinth, MS; Wanda Love of Orlando, FL; Judy Spencer of Booneville, MS; Linda Trimm (Michael) of Corinth, MS; Kathy Conaway (Keith) of Corinth, MS; Joyce Perrin of Corinth, MS; Gladys Jones (Jerry) of Corinth, MS. Preceded in Death Father: Robert Lee Austin Mother: Retha Jewel Spencer-Austin Online condolences can be left at www.magnoliafuneralhome.net