Horace Austin 1945-2020

Elder Austin was born Sept. 30, 1945, a son of Inez Austin in Decatur, Ga.; he came to Youngstown at an early age.

Mr. Austin worked various jobs, at Youngstown Sheet and Tube as electrical engineer, a bus driver for Community Busing and a driver for Kollege Totts.

He was a former member of Mount Gilead Greater Liberty Baptist Church, where he served faithfully in whatever ministry God led him. He was superintendent of Sunday school, assistant minister, and awesome leader in Vacation Bible School.

His ministry ended at the Phillips Church Chapel C.O.G. I. C. , where he was the Sunday school teacher. He was the president of the van ministry faithful until his health wouldn’t permit him. He received his education at East High (Golden Bear) and at N.C.S.T. Theological Seminary.

He worked with the Boy Scouts, where working with youth he loved it was his ministry.

Mourning his passing, he leaves his sister, Isabelle Austin, whom he loved dearly; his aunts, JoAnn and Sarah Austin and Betty McGeorge; his special cousins, Johnny (Teddy) Jordan and Orlando, Forest West Jr.; and his children, Eric and Sherry.

Besides his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jessie Austin; and his uncle and aunt, who helped rear him, Forest and JoAnn West.

The family would like to thank Dr. Fred Pruitt for the amazing care and concern.

Cremation has already taken place and Services will be announced pending social clearance related to COVID-19.

The F.D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. has been given the honor to serve the family.

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