Harrison Eugene "Gene" Aust, 87, of Hattiesburg, MS, passed away on February 15, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, MS. He was born on October 15, 1936, to Claude and Iola Aust in Binnsville, MS.
Gene grew up on a family farm in Binnsville, MS. His father signed for him to enter the U.S. navy at the age of 17. Upon returning home after four years of naval service, Gene enrolled at East Mississippi Junior College in Scooba , MS , with the aid of the GI Bill. He was a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, having earned B.S, M.S, and Specialists degrees over the years. In later years, he was just a dissertation away from obtaining his Ph.D. from Southern Miss.
Gene began his work career in at Ocean Springs High School as a Vocational Instructor in the 1960s. From there he went on to work for Standard Oil and Gulfport High School before retiring from Mississippi Power Company in Gulfport, MS.
Gene moved to Hattiesburg, MS in 2000 to live near his daughter, son-in-law, and two grandchildren. He loved God, his family, his country, and the great outdoors. Gene was known to be devout patriot giving generously to Wounded Warriors and various other Christian organizations.
He was a great friend to all and will be missed by many. We rejoice with the knowledge that Gene is now in the presence of our Lord.
Gene is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Iola Aust; Siblings; Margaret Kemp (Joe), Wallace Maurice Aust (Maratha Joe), Limuel Hunt Aust (Phyllis), and Vashti Marie Aust.
He is survived by his daughter Tara (Greg) Courtney; grandchildren: Lauren Catheryne Courtney (New Orleans) and Austin Gregory Courtney (Jillian Morison); great grandchild: Charlotte Elisabeth Courtney; three siblings: Martha Grace Aust Flemister (Steve), Mary Elouise McConville (Bill), Larry Aust (Frances); along with a host of nieces and nephews.
SOURCES:
~ Forrest Funeral Home; Hattiesburg, MS (20 February 2024)
~ (Plot; inscription) Contributor, GulfportBob (13 April 2024):
https://www.findagrave.com/user/profile/46833994
Harrison Eugene "Gene" Aust, 87, of Hattiesburg, MS, passed away on February 15, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, MS. He was born on October 15, 1936, to Claude and Iola Aust in Binnsville, MS.
Gene grew up on a family farm in Binnsville, MS. His father signed for him to enter the U.S. navy at the age of 17. Upon returning home after four years of naval service, Gene enrolled at East Mississippi Junior College in Scooba , MS , with the aid of the GI Bill. He was a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, having earned B.S, M.S, and Specialists degrees over the years. In later years, he was just a dissertation away from obtaining his Ph.D. from Southern Miss.
Gene began his work career in at Ocean Springs High School as a Vocational Instructor in the 1960s. From there he went on to work for Standard Oil and Gulfport High School before retiring from Mississippi Power Company in Gulfport, MS.
Gene moved to Hattiesburg, MS in 2000 to live near his daughter, son-in-law, and two grandchildren. He loved God, his family, his country, and the great outdoors. Gene was known to be devout patriot giving generously to Wounded Warriors and various other Christian organizations.
He was a great friend to all and will be missed by many. We rejoice with the knowledge that Gene is now in the presence of our Lord.
Gene is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Iola Aust; Siblings; Margaret Kemp (Joe), Wallace Maurice Aust (Maratha Joe), Limuel Hunt Aust (Phyllis), and Vashti Marie Aust.
He is survived by his daughter Tara (Greg) Courtney; grandchildren: Lauren Catheryne Courtney (New Orleans) and Austin Gregory Courtney (Jillian Morison); great grandchild: Charlotte Elisabeth Courtney; three siblings: Martha Grace Aust Flemister (Steve), Mary Elouise McConville (Bill), Larry Aust (Frances); along with a host of nieces and nephews.
SOURCES:
~ Forrest Funeral Home; Hattiesburg, MS (20 February 2024)
~ (Plot; inscription) Contributor, GulfportBob (13 April 2024):
https://www.findagrave.com/user/profile/46833994
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