Raymond D. Austin Sr. 1954-2020
YOUNGSTOWN — Raymond Darnell Austin Sr, 65, transitioned from this life to his heavenly home Saturday, May 16, 2020, at Ivy Woods Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, North Lima, after battling dementia for several years.
He was born Oct. 30, 1954, in Youngstown, the son of the late Earnest and Earlie Rambo Austin. Raymond was a 1972 graduate of North High School and later received his master plumber and pipefitter licenses.
He had been employed with Youngstown Sheet & Tube, Johnson Control and Delphi Packard Electric as a pipefitter, retiring in 2016 after 25 years of service.
Raymond was a former member of Reed’s Chapel AME Church, where he sang in the inspirational choir and male chorus. He was also a former member of the Cathedral of Hope and sang with the Gospel Travelers.
Raymond enjoyed spending time with and entertaining others and was full of life. He loved golfing, traveling, cheering for the Cleveland Browns and loved caring for his family and beloved dog, Cole. He will be missed truly by all who knew him.
To cherish his memories and legacy, he leaves his wife, Brenda Austin; two children, Raymond Jr. (Staisha) and Tiffany Austin; five grandchildren, Trinity, Raymond III, Gloria and Langston Austin and Marley Chavis-Sanavage; three brothers, Ernest (Elsie) Williams of Michigan, George Austin of Youngstown and Keith (Valeria) Austin of Virginia; two sisters, Louise (Walter) Howe of Cleveland and Glenda (Francis) Miller of Warren; nephews; nieces; cousins; and a host of relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert Austin; and his sisters-in-law, Jennifer Austin and Cheryle Austin.
Arrangements handled by L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.
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