Obituary for Ernest Gilmer Austin, Jr
Ernest Gilmer Austin Jr., son of Ivelene Proffit Austin and the late Ernest Austin Sr. was born at Fleming, Kentucky April 4, 1953. He entered eternal life Friday, September 13, 2019 at his residence in Haymond, Kentucky being 66 years, 5 months and 9 days of age at his passing.
He was loving father, son, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend to all that knew him. Ernest enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and being around family.
He is survived by his mother, Ivelene Proffitt of Jackhorn, Kentucky. One son, Ernest (Krystal) Austin of Jackhorn, Kentucky. A daughter, Tress (Mike) Shepherd of North Carolina. Two brothers; Wendell Austin of Haymond, Kentucky and Jim Austin of Haymond, Kentucky. Three sisters; Trish Baker of Pound, Virginia, Sandy Davis and Joyce Holbrook of Haymond, Kentucky.
Also surviving are five grandsons; Ernest Austin IV, Reese Austin, Harleigh Austin, Zachary Austin, Preston Shepherd and host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.
Ernest was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Austin.
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He was loving father, son, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend to all that knew him. Ernest enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and being around family.
He is survived by his mother, Ivelene Proffitt of Jackhorn, Kentucky. One son, Ernest (Krystal) Austin of Jackhorn, Kentucky. A daughter, Tress (Mike) Shepherd of North Carolina. Two brothers; Wendell Austin of Haymond, Kentucky and Jim Austin of Haymond, Kentucky. Three sisters; Trish Baker of Pound, Virginia, Sandy Davis and Joyce Holbrook of Haymond, Kentucky.
Also surviving are five grandsons; Ernest Austin IV, Reese Austin, Harleigh Austin, Zachary Austin, Preston Shepherd and host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.
Ernest was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Austin.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
13
Sep
6:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
Haymond Freewill Baptist Church
Haymond, KY
Service
Saturday
14
Sep
2:00 PM
Haymond Freewill Baptist Church
Haymond, KY
Cemetery Details
Location
Green Acres Cemetery
Ermine, KY
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